CPSC recall 14-073, announced December 30, 2013, covers Specialized Bicycle Components 2012 Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs (about 173 units). The set screws in the front hub of the recalled bicycles can loosen and stop the front wheel from turning, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Customers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and bring them to an authorized Specialized dealer for a free replacement front wheel and new Supernova front hub. Recall contact: call (877) 808-8154, or go to www.specialized.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled products are 2012 model year Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs as part of the original equipment. The name "Specialized" is printed on the bicycle's down tube and "Source Eleven" or "Source Expert" are printed on the top tube. The front hubs have "www.supernova-lights.com" and one of the following model numbers printed on them: 1207, 1208, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1241, 1254, 1263, 1284 and 1344.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The set screws in the front hub of the recalled bicycles can loosen and stop the front wheel from turning, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Customers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and bring them to an authorized Specialized dealer for a free replacement front wheel and new Supernova front hub. For a list of authorized dealers go to www.specialized.com/ and click on Dealers in the upper right hand corner of the page.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 14-073
- Units
- About 173
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers in the United States from October 2011 to September 2013 from about $2,000 to 2,700.
- Importer
- Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
2012 Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com and click on "Safety/Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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