Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 31, 2012 CPSC #12096

Quick answer

Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #12096, announced on January 31, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp model bicycles. The bicycles are various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name "Tricross Sport" or "Tricross Comp" is on the top tube. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.. Affected brands: Advanced Group of Taiwan, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves the 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp model bicycles. The bicycles are various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name "Tricross Sport" or "Tricross Comp" is on the top tube.

Affected products

2012 Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks

Recalled brands

Advanced Group of Taiwan, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.

Recall date

January 31, 2012

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12096?

CPSC recall #12096 covers Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 31, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp model bicycles. The bicycles are various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name "Tricross Sport" or "Tricross Comp" is on the top tube.

What is the remedy for recall #12096?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12096 is consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Expands-Recall-of-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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