The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·12281·Announced 2012-09-25

Specialized Recalls 2008-2009 Globe Bicycles Due to Front Fork Breakage

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling approximately 12,000 2008 and 2009 Globe model bicycles because the front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front fork breakage) and reports of significant injuries including facial fractures and head injuries, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling approximately 12,000 2008 and 2009 Globe model bicycles. The recalled models include the Globe Elite, Globe Sport, Globe Sport Disc, Globe Centrum Comp, Globe Centrum Elite, Globe City 6, Globe Vienna 3, Globe Vienna 3 Disc, Globe Vienna 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 3, Globe Vienna Deluxe 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 5, and Globe Vienna Deluxe 6. The bicycles were sold in various colors and feature the brand name "Specialized" on the lower frame tube.

The front fork on these bicycles can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders. Specialized has received four reports of front forks breaking, which resulted in facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries, and cuts.

The bicycles were sold at authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a replacement fork. For additional information, consumers can contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycles
Manufacturer
Kinesis, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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