Recall: Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles with Stout Cranks Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Description: This recall involves Specialized Fuse Comp and Fatboy SE bicycles with Stout cranks. The bikes come in Gloss Hyper/Black Clean and Satin Gloss Black/Rocket Red for Fuse Comp and Gloss Warm Charcoal/Black/Gallardo Orange and Satin Oak Green/Blac/Rocket Red for Fatboy SE. Only cranks with "STOUT" written on either crankarm and equipped with a direct-mount chainring manufactured in 2017 are affected. Cranks are manufactured in 2017 if the serial code imprinted on the inside of either crankarm starts with "17."

Name of product: Specialized bicycles with Stout cranks

Units: About 1,800

Manufacturer: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Hazard: The driveside crankarm can disengage and cause the rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with Stout cranks and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free replacement crankarm.

Recall date: May 09, 2018

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide for between $1,400 and $1,500.

Importers: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Consumer contact: Authorized Specialized Retailer or Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email ridercare@specialized.com or online at www.specialized.com and click on “Safety Notices” for more information.

Recall number: 18-151