CPSC2012-01-31
Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of 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 2011 through November 2011 for between $1,250 to $2,000.
Affected count
About 460 (About 14,200 were recalled in September 2011)
Injuries reported
None
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
2012 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/2012/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Expands-Recall-of-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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