Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2015-03-26. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 8,300Units
2015-03-26Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves carbon and alloy Aerobars sold individually and with model years 2012 through 2015 Specialized Shiv bicycles and model year 2013 Specialized Transition Apex bicycles. The carbon Aerobar was sold in black with a white Specialized logo on the top side of the handlebar, and the alloy model was sold in black with no markings.
- The hazard
- The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
- Injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the Aerobars bolt loosening. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement extension mounting hardware.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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