CPSC recall · Reported December 30, 2013
Specialized Recalls Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc Bicycles Due to a Fall Hazard
The set screws in the front hub of the recalled bicycles can loosen and stop the front wheel from turning, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The recalled products are 2012 model year Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles w….
Specialized Recalls Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc Bicycles Due to a Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 30, 2013. Reason: The set screws in the front hub of the recalled bicycles can loosen and stop the front wheel from turning, po…. Remedy: Customers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and bring them to an autho…. Verify recall #14073 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The set screws in the front hub of the recalled bicycles can loosen and stop the front wheel from turning, po….
- None
- agency class
- December 30, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14073 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.
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Product description
The recalled products are 2012 model year Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs as part of the original equipment. The name "Specialized" is printed on the bicycle's down tube and "Source Eleven" or "Source Expert" are printed on the top tube. The front hubs have "www.supernova-lights.com" and one of the following model numbers printed on them: 1207, 1208, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1241, 1254, 1263, 1284 and 1344.
Reason for recall
The set screws in the front hub of the recalled bicycles can loosen and stop the front wheel from turning, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Customers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and bring them to an authorized Specialized dealer for a free replacement front wheel and new Supernova front hub. For a list of authorized dealers go to www.specialized.com/ and click on Dealers in the upper right hand corner of the page.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14073 |
| Date reported | December 30, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 30, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 173 |
| 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
Customers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and bring them to an authorized Specialized dealer for a free repl…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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