The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14073·Announced 2013-12-30

Specialized Recalls 2012 Source Bicycles Due to Front Hub Fall Hazard

Specialized is recalling about 173 2012 Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles because front hub set screws can loosen, causing the front wheel to stop turning and 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 (bicycles) where a mechanical failure could lead to a fall, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, which caps the severity at High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. is recalling approximately 173 units of 2012 model year Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles. These specific bicycles were equipped with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs as original equipment. The recall is due to a defect where the set screws in the front hub can loosen, which may cause the front wheel to stop turning while the bicycle is in motion, creating a fall hazard for the rider.

The affected bicycles were sold at authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers in the United States from October 2011 to September 2013 for prices ranging from about $2,000 to $2,700. The bicycles are identified by the word "Specialized" printed on the down tube and "Source Eleven" or "Source Expert" on the top tube. The front hubs feature the text "www.supernova-lights.com" and one of the following model numbers: 1207, 1208, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1241, 1254, 1263, 1284, or 1344.

No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this defect. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and bring them to an authorized Specialized dealer for a free replacement front wheel and new Supernova front hub. Additional information is available by calling Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by visiting www.specialized.com and clicking on "Safety/Recalls".

The recalled product

Product
2012 Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
173

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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