CPSCGeneral Alert
Specialized Recalls Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc Bicycles Due to a Fall ...
Published: December 30, 2013Recall ID: 14073Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The set screws in the front hub of the recalled bicycles can loosen and stop the front wheel from turning, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled products are 2012 model year Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs as part of the original equipment. The name "Specialized" is printed on the bicycle's down tube and "Source Eleven" or "Source Expert" are printed on the top tube. The front hubs have "www.supernova-lights.com" and one of the following model numbers printed on them: 1207, 1208, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1241, 1254, 1263, 1284 and 1344.
Affected Products
2012 Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Specialized-Recalls-Source-Eleven-and-Source-Expert-Disc-Bicycles |
| Title | Specialized Recalls Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc Bicycles Due to a Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14073.Specialized%2520fronT%2520hub%25202840%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Specialized Front Hub |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14073.Specialized%2520Front%2520Hub%2520Close%2520Up%2520view%25202_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Specialized Hub Close Up |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14073.Specialized%2520Front%2520Hub%2520Close%2520Up%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Specialized Front Hub model number |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14073.SpecializedSource_Expert%2520Disc_Black%2520Dark%2520Grey%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Specialized Source Expert Disc Black Dark Grey #9120-31 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14073.Specialized%2520Source%2520Eleven%2520Char%2520Grey%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Specialized Source Eleven Charcoal Grey #9120-71 |
| Hazards › Name | The set screws in the front hub of the recalled bicycles can loosen and stop the front wheel from turning, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | 2012 Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 173 |
| Recall I D | 1590 |
| Remedies › Name | Customers 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. For a list of authorized dealers go to www.specialized.com/ and click on Dealers in the upper right hand corner of the page. |
| Importers › Name | Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers in the United States from October 2011 to September 2013 from about $2,000 to 2,700. |
| Recall Date | 2013-12-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled products are 2012 model year Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs as part of the original equipment. The name "Specialized" is printed on the bicycle's down tube and "Source Eleven" or "Source Expert" are printed on the top tube. The front hubs have "www.supernova-lights.com" and one of the following model numbers printed on them: 1207, 1208, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1241, 1254, 1263, 1284 and 1344. |
| Recall Number | 14073 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com and click on "Safety/Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |