Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6685.
The recall includes Specialized Flux and Stix Sport and Comp model bicycle headlights and taillights sold separately as aftermarket equipment. They have rechargeable batteries with USB ports. Flux headlights: Flux headlights have a round, metal mounting system that fits both flat and drop handlebars. "Flux" is printed on the side of the black, rectangular-shaped lights and on the bottom of the pewter-colored aluminum casing. Flux taillights: Flux taillights have a pewter-colored base with a 110-lumen light on the top. They mount on 27.2 mm, 30.9 mm and Venge seat posts. The Specialized logo is printed on top of the taillights. They have a sensor to boost output in flash mode during the daytime. Stix headlights: Stix headlights are black with a 70-lumen light (Stix Sport) or a 105-lumen light (Stix Comp). They mount on handlebars between 22.2 mm and 35 mm in diameter. Stix is printed in white letters on the end of the headlight.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6685.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6685.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Headlights and Taillights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on March 25, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 110,000 units are potentially affected.