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Product name Bicycles
Description The SW Carbon Stem with madnesium 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 bicycle models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an after market item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem. 
Problem 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. 
Distribution Authorized Specialized retailers. 
Company Specialized - 877-808-8154; Web site - www.Specialized.com 
Dates sold June 2005 through April 2006. 
Date posted 06/23/2006 
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