CPSC2012-09-25
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
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Hazard
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.
Sold at
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100.
Affected count
About 12,000
Injuries reported
Specialized has received four reports of front forks breaking, resulting in facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries and cuts.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bicycles
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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