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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 11-330 · September 22, 2011 · Specialized Bicycle Components

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-330 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 22, 2011
Brand
Specialized Bicycle Components
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-oversCrashes and loss of control
Remedy
Replace, Repair
Units
About 14,200
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
May 12, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks · About 14,200 units

Photos from the recall notice

Advanced Group Carbon Fork
Advanced Group Carbon Fork
Broken Fork
Broken Fork
2011 Sirrus Expert
2011 Sirrus Expert
2011 Sirrus Comp
2011 Sirrus Comp

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.; Advanced Group, of Taiwan; Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.

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

Recall history and context

Specialized Bicycle Components appears in 23 CPSC recalls on record. See all Specialized Bicycle Components recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks (About 14,200 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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