CPSCDecember 10, 2003

CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On

CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes

Why was CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On recalled?

During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Specialized mountain bikes
Company
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Quantity
250
Sold at
Authorized Specialized retailers, during September 2003, for between $2,390 and $4,880.
Recall date
December 10, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These are 2004 S Works Enduro and 2004 Enduro Expert mountain bikes with 8-inch brake rotors in the front.

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