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Product Recall
Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
2012 Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Recall Date: January 31st, 2012
Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
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.
Description
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.
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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.comInjuries:
None
Manufacturers:
Advanced Group of Taiwan
Retailers:
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from June 2011 through November 2011 for between $1,250 to $2,000.
Distributors:
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
