Bicycles
Description: This recall involves some 2008 and 2009 models women's and men's Globe model bicycles. 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 bicycles. The bicycles were sold in various colors, including gun, silver, black, khaki, navy, bone, blue, charcoal, burgundy and gold. The brand name "Specialized" is on the lower frame tube and the model name is on various locations on the bicycle frame. [Learn More]
About 12,000 units were affected by this recall.
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
2008 Globe Elite. 2008 Globe Elite Women's
Bicycles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 09/25/2012 |
| Recall ID | 1143 |
| Recall Number | 12281 |
| Product Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Hazard | The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders. |
| Injuries | Specialized has received four reports of front forks breaking, resulting in facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries and cuts. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | For additional information, 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 at http://www.specialized.com and click on Support/Safety Notices. |
| Last Updated | 04/22/2016 |
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