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Specialized Bicycle Components 2012 Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks

This recall involves the 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp model bicycles. The bicycles are various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name "Tricross Sport" or "Tricross Comp" is on the top tube.

By Parenting Staff
Date: 
Tue, 01/31/2012
Brand: 

Specialized

Sold At: 

Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from June 2011 through November 2011 for between $1,250 to $2,000.

Problem: 

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.

Product Numbers Recalled: 

About 460 (About 14,200 were recalled in September 2011)

If You Own This Product: 

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

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

Incidents/Injuries: 

None

Manufactured In: 

Taiwan

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