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Product Recall Number: 04-522

Why was Specialized mountain bikes recalled?

During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.

Specialized mountain bikes
Here's product recall specific data for Specialized mountain bikes.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-522

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-12-09

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Specialized mountain bikes

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. of Morgan Hill, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 250 Specialized mountain bikes. During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.Name of Product: Specialized mountain bikesUnits: 250Manufacturer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.Hazard: During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: These are 2004 S Works Enduro and 2004 Enduro Expert mountain bikes with 8-inch brake rotors in the front.Sold At: Authorized Specialized retailers during September 2003 for between $2,390 and $4,880.Manufactured In: TaiwanRemedy: Specialized has agreed to replace the 8-inch brake rotors on these bikes with 6-inch rotors at no cost to the consumer. Consumers should stop riding these bikes and return them to an authorized retailer.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Specialized at (800) 432-4144 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 250

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Specialized has agreed to replace the 8-inch brake rotors on these bikes with 6-inch rotors at no cost to the consumer. Consumers should stop riding these bikes and return them to an authorized retailer.

  • Sold At: Authorized Specialized retailers during September 2003 for between $2,390 and $4,880.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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