Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

This recall involves all model year 2018 Specialized Allez (Base), Allez Sport, and Allez Elite road racing bicycles. The recalled bicycles have an alloy frame and composite fork. "Specialized" is printed on the downtube, "Allez" is printed on the bottom of each fork leg and "FACT" is printed on the inside of the left fork leg. Model Colors 2018 Specialized Allez Gloss Rocket Red/Tarmac Black combination, Satin Black/Charcoal Clean combination 2018 Specialized Allez Sport Gloss Cosmic White/Satin Black combination, Satin Navy/Gloss Nordic Red combination 2018 Specialized Allez Elite Gloss Light Blue/Rocket Red, Satin Black/White Clean. Recalled by Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.. Units affected: About 5,550 in the U.S. (In addition, about 390 were sold in Canada and 260 in Mexico.).

The fork on the bicycle can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free installation of a new fork.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 15, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18099.