EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Bicycle Specialized “Various” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1520/15
Summary
null The front-wheel quick release lever, if it is improperly adjusted or left open while riding, may come in contact with the disc brake rotor, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle.
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Product
Bicycle — Specialized
- Brand
- Specialized
- Name / model
- Various · All 2002- 2015 model year bicycles fitted with the affected quick release levers and front disc brakes.
- Batch number(s)
- 2002-2015 model year bicycles are affected.
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Bicycle with front wheel quick release and front disc brake.
What is the risk?
- null The front-wheel quick release lever, if it is improperly adjusted or left open while riding, may come in contact with the disc brake rotor, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/09/2015
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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