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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 25, 2012Serious
Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at http://www.specialized.com and click on Support/Safety Notices.
The product
This recall involves some 2008 and 2009 models women's and men's Globe model bicycles. Recalled models include the Globe Elite, Globe Sport, Globe Sport Disc, Globe Centrum Comp, Globe Centrum Elite, Globe City 6, Globe Vienna 3, Globe Vienna 3 Disc, Globe Vienna 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 3, Globe Vienna Deluxe 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 5 and Globe Vienna Deluxe 6 bicycles. The bicycles were sold in various colors, including gun, silver, black, khaki, navy, bone, blue, charcoal, burgundy and gold. The brand name "Specialized" is on the lower frame tube and the model name is on various locations on the bicycle frame.
Details
- Units affected
- About 12,000
- Recall date
- September 25, 2012
- Brand
- Kinesis, of China
- Made or distributed by
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Specialized has received four reports of front forks breaking, resulting in facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries and cuts.
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100.
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 Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards”
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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