CPSC2003-12-10
CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Hazard
During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.
Remedy
Specialized has agreed to replace the 8-inch brake rotors on these bikes with 6-inch rotors at no cost to the consumer. Consumers should stop riding these bikes and return them to an authorized retailer.
Sold at
Authorized Specialized retailers, during September 2003, for between $2,390 and $4,880.
Affected count
250
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Specialized mountain bikes
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Specialized at (800) 432-4144 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Specialized-Announce-Recall-of-Brake-Rotors-On-Mountain-BikesDon't want to check this manually?
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