Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Serious Fall Hazard
The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Specialized has received
two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in
unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm. This recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized
bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29.
The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar.
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