CPSC recall 11-330, announced September 22, 2011, covers Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks (about 14,200 units). 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 notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork. Recall contact: call (877) 808-8154, or go to www.specialized.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Advanced Group
- Manufacturer
- Advanced Group, of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 11-330
- Units
- About 14,200
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.
- Distributor
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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