CPSC2016-03-25
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. (Specialized), of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Hazard
The headlights and taillights can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled headlights and taillights. Return them an authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free repair for Flux model headlights, or a free replacement for Flux model taillights, and Stix model headlights and taillights. Consumers who bought the bicycle lights directly from Specialized should contact Specialized for return instructions.
Sold at
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from June 2014 through February 2016 for between $100 and $275 for Flux model headlights and taillights and for between $30 and $50 for Stix model headlights and taillights.
Affected count
About 110,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of Flux headlights or taillights overheating and two reports of Stix headlights expanding and bursting. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Specialized bicycle headlights and taillights
Consumer contact
Specialized at 800-722-4423 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com on Safety Notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Headlights-and-TaillightsDon't want to check this manually?
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