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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: September 22, 2011 Initiated: September 22, 2011 #11330

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.

Details

Recalling Firm
Advanced Group, of Taiwan
Units Affected
About 14,200
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bicycles

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Advanced Group, of Taiwan. Units affected: About 14,200.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 22, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11330.

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