Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

Recall #: 12281
Affected scope: About 12,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Kinesis, of China recalled This recall involves some 2008 and 2009 models women's and men's Globe model bicycles. Re….

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards was recalled by Kinesis, of China in September 25, 2012. Reason: The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized …. Verify recall #12281 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kinesis, of China issued this CPSC recall-The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders..

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agency class: September 25, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12281 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12281
Date reported	September 25, 2012
Date initiated	September 25, 2012
Recalling firm	Kinesis, of China
Affected scope	About 12,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free instal…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 25, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12281.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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