CPSCRecalled Sep 22, 2011 · #11330
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard
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.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
- Type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Advanced Group, of Taiwan
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.
- Made in
- Taiwan
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.