CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.
Injuries
The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Advanced Group, of Taiwan
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11330
Product Information
Product Name
Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Product Type
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Number of Units
About 14,200
Manufacturer Name
Advanced Group, of Taiwan
Distributed By
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Manufactured In
Taiwan