Specialized recalls 2008-2009 women's and men's Globe model bicycles due to front fork breakage causing fall and injury risks. Return to retailer for free replacement fork.
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Specialized is recalling some 2008 and 2009 women's and men's Globe model bicycles because the front fork can break, leading to falls and injuries. Riders should stop using these bikes immediately and return them for a free replacement fork.
The front fork can break during normal use, causing the bicycle to fall and potentially leading to injuries. This breakage risk is specific to the recalled models and not present in other Specialized bicycles.
Owners of 2008-2009 women's and men's Specialized Globe model bicycles are affected. Riders who use these bikes daily are at higher risk of falls and injuries if the front fork breaks.
Check for the brand name 'Specialized' on the lower frame tube and model names like Globe Elite or Globe Sport on the frame. These bicycles were sold between 2008 and 2009 in various colors including gun, silver, black, khaki, navy, bone, blue, charcoal, burgundy, and gold.
Immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles to prevent falls and injuries.
Take the bicycle to an authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a replacement fork.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.
The recalled models include 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 from 2008 and 2009.
Check for the brand name 'Specialized' on the lower frame tube and model names like Globe Elite or Globe Sport on the frame. These bicycles were sold between 2008 and 2009 in various colors including gun, silver, black, khaki, navy, bone, blue, charcoal, burgundy, and gold.
Immediately stop riding the bicycle and return it to an authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a replacement fork.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Specialized to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1143 — Specialized Bicycles Hello, I own a Bicycles that is covered by recall 1143 from Specialized. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
