CPSCGeneral Alert

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Name: Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Brand: Kinesis, of China
SKU: CPSC-12281
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Veröffentlicht: 25. September 2012Rückruf-ID: 12281Kategorie: VerbraucherprodukteLand: Vereinigte Staaten

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Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr

The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.

Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation

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.

Betroffene Produkte

Bicycles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards
Title	Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	2008 Globe Elite
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	2008 Globe Elite Women's
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	2008 Globe Sport
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281d.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	2008 Globe Sport Women's
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281e.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	2008 Globe Sport Disc
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281e%2520%281%29.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	2008 Globe Centrum Comp
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281g.jpg
Images › 7 › Caption	2008 Globe Centrum Elite
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281h.jpg
Images › 8 › Caption	2008 Globe City 6
Images › 9 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281i.jpg
Images › 9 › Caption	2009 Globe Vienna 3
Images › 10 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281j.jpg
Images › 10 › Caption	2009 Globe Vienna 3 Women's
Images › 11 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281k.jpg
Images › 11 › Caption	2009 Globe Vienna 3 Disc
Images › 12 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281l.jpg
Images › 12 › Caption	2009 Globe Vienna 4
Images › 13 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281m.jpg
Images › 13 › Caption	Globe Vienna 4 Women's
Images › 14 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281n.jpg
Images › 14 › Caption	2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 3
Images › 15 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281o.jpg
Images › 15 › Caption	2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 4
Images › 16 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281p.jpg
Images › 16 › Caption	2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 4 Women's
Images › 17 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281q.jpg
Images › 17 › Caption	2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 5
Images › 18 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12281.12281r.jpg
Images › 18 › Caption	2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 6
Hazards › Name	The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Injuries › Name	Specialized has received four reports of front forks breaking, resulting in facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries and cuts.
Products › Name	Bicycles
Products › Type	Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Products › Category I D	68242
Products › Number Of Units	About 12,000
Recall I D	1143
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.
Retailers › Name	Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100.
Recall Date	2012-09-25T00:00:00
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.
Distributors › Name	Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Recall Number	12281
Manufacturers › Name	Kinesis, of China
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer 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 Publish Date	2016-04-22T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately

Safety Steps

1Verify Product Identifiers

Check the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.

2Isolate & Discontinue Use

Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.

3Claim Free Statutory Remedy

Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.

4Report Adverse Incidents

If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).

Your Legal Rights as a Consumer

Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall

FAQ Guide

Q1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards?

Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.

Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?

Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.

Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?

In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.

Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?

This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.

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Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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