Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-09-25 · 12281
Hazards
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Recall
Number
12281
Date
2012-09-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycles
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kinesis, of China
Retailer(s)
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100.
Distributor(s)
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.