Bicycles with SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate

Class II - Moderate

🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: June 22, 2006 Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. Sports & Recreation Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
(About 2,700)
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Reason for Recall:: The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.
Classification:: Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
Status:: ongoing
Hazard:: The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack, allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.
Remedy:: Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.

Product Images

Bicycles with SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate

Product Information

Full Description:

The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an aftermarket item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.