Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall Overview

Recall Date
Product 2012 Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Units About 460 (About 14,200 were recalled in September 2011)
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.
Remedies Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
Manufacturers Advanced Group of Taiwan

Details

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.

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

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