Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-09-22 · 11330
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11330
Date
2011-09-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Remedies
Options
Replace; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Advanced Group, of Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.
Distributor(s)
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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.