Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-01-31 · 12096
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
12096
Date
2012-01-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2012 Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Advanced Group of Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from June 2011 through November 2011 for between $1,250 to $2,000.
Distributor(s)
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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.