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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 22, 2011Serious
Specialized Bicycle Components 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.
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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 following nine, 2011 model year bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks: Sirrus Expert, Sirrus Comp, Sirrus Elite, Vita Expert, Vita Comp, Vita Elite, Vita Elite Step Thru, Tricross Sport, Tricross, and Tricross Comp. All bicycles have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name is on the top tube.
Details
- Units affected
- About 14,200
- Recall date
- September 22, 2011
- Brand
- Advanced Group, of Taiwan
- Made or distributed by
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.
Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $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 Recalls 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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