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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 31, 2012Serious
Bicycles
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.specialized.com
The product
This recall involves the 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp model bicycles. The bicycles are various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name "Tricross Sport" or "Tricross Comp" is on the top tube.
Details
- Units affected
- About 460 (About 14,200 were recalled in September 2011)
- Recall date
- January 31, 2012
- Brand
- Advanced Group of Taiwan
- Made or distributed by
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from June 2011 through November 2011 for between $1,250 to $2,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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