CPSC recall 12-281, announced September 25, 2012, covers Kinesis Bicycles (about 12,000 units). The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork. Recall contact: call (877) 808-8154, or go to www.specialized.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves some 2008 and 2009 models women's and men's Globe model bicycles. Recalled models include the Globe Elite, Globe Sport, Globe Sport Disc, Globe Centrum Comp, Globe Centrum Elite, Globe City 6, Globe Vienna 3, Globe Vienna 3 Disc, Globe Vienna 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 3, Globe Vienna Deluxe 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 5 and Globe Vienna Deluxe 6 bicycles. The bicycles were sold in various colors, including gun, silver, black, khaki, navy, bone, blue, charcoal, burgundy and gold. The brand name "Specialized" is on the lower frame tube and the model name is on various locations on the bicycle frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Incidents and injuries
Specialized has received four reports of front forks breaking, resulting in facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries and cuts.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kinesis
- Manufacturer
- Kinesis, of China
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 12-281
- Units
- About 12,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100.
- Distributor
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
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.
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