CPSC2011-09-22
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Advanced Group, of Taiwan
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
Sold at
Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.
Affected count
About 14,200
Injuries reported
The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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