Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #12281
Recall Date
2012-09-25
Manufacturer
Kinesis, of China
Units Affected
About 12,000
Products Involved
Bicycles
Hazard
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.
Reported Injuries
Specialized has received four reports of front forks breaking, resulting in facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries and cuts.
Sold At
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves some 2008 and 2009 models women's and men's Globe model bicycles. Recalled models include the Globe Elite, Globe Sport, Globe Sport Disc, Globe Centrum Comp, Globe Centrum Elite, Globe City 6, Globe Vienna 3, Globe Vienna 3 Disc, Globe Vienna 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 3, Globe Vienna Deluxe 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 5 and Globe Vienna Deluxe 6 bicycles. The bicycles were sold in various colors, including gun, silver, black, khaki, navy, bone, blue, charcoal, burgundy and gold. The brand name "Specialized" is on the lower frame tube and the model name is on various locations on the bicycle frame.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28