Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-09-25). Hazards: fall, injury. About 12,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12281 |
| Published | 2012-09-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Specialized Bicycle Components |
| Firms | Kinesis, of China (manufacturer); Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 12,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100. |
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.
Hazard
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 Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.
Incidents and injuries
Specialized has received four reports of front forks breaking, resulting in facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries and cuts.
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