Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard

Recall Date
2015-03-26
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Units Affected
About 8,300

Products Involved

Aerobars Bicycle Handlebars

Hazard

The bolt used to affix the aerobars to the bicycle can loosen, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled aerobars and contact Specialized Bicycle Components to receive replacement extension mounting hardware.

Reported Injuries

The firm has received four reports of the Aerobars bolt loosening. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.specialized.com from November 2011 to February 2015 for between $200 and $575.

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Full Recall Description

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.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28