April
25, 2002
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill,
Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,200 bicycles. The rear seatstays, the
tube behind the seat that connects the rear axle to the rear shock, can break,
possibly causing the rider to lose control and crash. Specialized Bicycles has
received 39 reports of the seatstays on these bicycles breaking. No injuries
have been reported.
The recall involves model year 2002 Enduro-brand bicycles. The Enduro Pro FSR
is silver; the Enduro Expert FSR is black; the Enduro Comp FSR is yellow; and
the Enduro FSR is blue. The model name of the bicycles is located on the top
tube and the brand name is located on the down tube. Authorized Specialized
dealers nationwide sold these bicycles from September 2001 through February
2002 for between $1,650 and $2,750.
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to
their local Specialized dealer for a new rear seatstay, which will be installed
at no charge. For more information, call Specialized at (800) 214-1468 between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.