CPSC recall 12-096, announced January 31, 2012, covers Advanced Group of Taiwan 2012 Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks (about 460 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 reports no incidents. 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 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp model bicycles. The bicycles are various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name "Tricross Sport" or "Tricross Comp" 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
None
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 of Taiwan
- Manufacturer
- Advanced Group of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 12-096
- Units
- About 460 (About 14,200 were recalled in September 2011)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from June 2011 through November 2011 for between $1,250 to $2,000.
- Distributor
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
2012 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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