CPSC Recall in 2012: Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12096

Date: January 30, 2012

Product Name: 2012 Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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:

Units: About 460 (About 14,200 were recalled in September 2011)

Incidents:

None

Sold At:

Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from June 2011 through November 2011 for between $1,250 to $2,000.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan