Date:
Tue, 09/25/2012
Brand:
Specialized Bicycle Components
Sold At:
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100.
Problem:
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Product Numbers Recalled:
About 12,000
If You Own This Product:
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at http://www.specialized.com and click on Support/Safety Notices.
Incidents/Injuries:
Specialized has received four reports of front forks breaking, resulting in facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries and cuts.
Manufactured In:
China
