CPSC Recall in 2011: Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-330

Date: September 22, 2011

Product Name: Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks

Recall Description:

This recall involves the following nine, 2011 model year bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks: Sirrus Expert, Sirrus Comp, Sirrus Elite, Vita Expert, Vita Comp, Vita Elite, Vita Elite Step Thru, Tricross Sport, Tricross, and Tricross Comp. All bicycles have the brand name “Specialized” on the lower front frame tube. The model name is on the top tube.

Hazard Description:

The brake component housed within the bicycle’s carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace, Repair

Units: About 14,200

Incidents:

The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan