The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12096·Announced 2012-01-31

Specialized Recalls 2012 Tricross Bicycles Due to Carbon Fork Fall Hazard

Specialized is expanding a recall for 2012 Tricross Sport and Comp bicycles because a carbon fork brake component can disengage, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components is expanding a recall of approximately 460 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp bicycles. This recall involves bicycles equipped with Advanced Group carbon forks. The bicycles are various colors and feature the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube and the model name "Tricross Sport" or "Tricross Comp" on the top tube.

The recall is due to a fall hazard where the brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork. This allows the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected bicycles were sold at authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from June 2011 through November 2011 for between $1,250 and $2,000. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork. For more information, consumers can contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.specialized.com.

The recalled product

Product
2012 Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Manufacturer
Advanced Group of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
460

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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