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CPSCRecalled Sep 25, 2012 · #12281

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Bicycles
Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Manufacturer
Kinesis, of China
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice