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CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes
Recalled December 10, 2003 · CPSC recall 04522 · Specialized
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.
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.
Units
250
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.
What to do
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.
Contact
For more information, contact Specialized at (800) 432-4144 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
Product
Specialized mountain bikes
Manufacturer(s)
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Retailers
Authorized Specialized retailers, during September 2003, for between $2,390 and $4,880.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →