Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
CPSC Recall #11-330 — September 22, 2011
Product
Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
Units Affected
About 14,200
Sold At
Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.
Manufacturer
Advanced Group, of Taiwan
Manufactured In
Taiwan