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Recalls / 2011-09-22

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

11330 · Recalled 2011-09-22 · CPSC page

Advanced Group Carbon Fork
Advanced Group Carbon Fork

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forksAbout 14,200

Parties

Manufacturer
Advanced Group
Distributor
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide, 000.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.specialized.com

More images

Broken Fork
Broken Fork
2011 Sirrus Expert
2011 Sirrus Expert
2011 Sirrus Comp
2011 Sirrus Comp
2011 Sirrus Elite
2011 Sirrus Elite
2011 Vita Expert
2011 Vita Expert
2011 Vita Comp
2011 Vita Comp
2011 Vita Elite
2011 Vita Elite
2011 Vita Elite Step Thru
2011 Vita Elite Step Thru
2011 TriCross Sport
2011 TriCross Sport
2011 TriCross Sport
2011 TriCross Sport
2011 TriCross Comp
2011 TriCross Comp

Source: CPSC recall 11330. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.