Specialized Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc Bicycles recall: A Fall Hazard
Specialized Recalls Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc Bicycles Due to a Fall Hazard
Why was Specialized Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc Bicycles recalled?
The set screws in the front hub of the recalled bicycles can loosen and stop the front wheel from turning, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and bring them to an authorized Specialized dealer for a free replacement front wheel and new Supernova front hub. For a list of authorized dealers go to www.specialized.com/ and click on Dealers in the upper right hand corner of the page. Contact: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com and click on "Safety/Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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
- 2012 Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 173
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers in the United States from October 2011 to September 2013 from about $2,000 to 2,700.
- Recall date
- December 30, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled products are 2012 model year Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs as part of the original equipment. The name "Specialized" is printed on the bicycle's down tube and "Source Eleven" or "Source Expert" are printed on the top tube. The front hubs have "www.supernova-lights.com" and one of the following model numbers printed on them: 1207, 1208, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1241, 1254, 1263, 1284 and 1344.