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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 1998
Release # 98-123
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Company Phone Number: (800) 214-1467
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
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CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Announce Recall to
Repair Bicycle Chains
Washington, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialized Bicycle
Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif., is recalling about
2,500 Specialized bicycles to repair their chains. The
chains on these bicycles were produced with a malfunctioning
chain assembly tool. These chains can break during use,
which could result in loss of control, causing the rider to
fall and be injured.
Specialized has received 10 reports of chains breaking.
No injuries have been reported.
The recalled chains were sold on the following 1998
model year Specialized bicycles: Stumpjumper M2, Stumpjumper
M2 Comp, Stumpjumper M2 Pro, S-Works M2, Ground Control FSR
Elite, Ground Control FSR Pro, and Ground Control FSR
Limited.
Specialized Bicycle-authorized dealers nationwide sold
these bicycles from January 1998 through May 1998 for $500
to $3,000, depending on the model.
Consumers with recalled bicycles should go to the store
where the bicycle was purchased for a free chain
replacement. For additional information concerning this
recall, consumers should call Specialized at (800) 214-1467
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.
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