| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| December 10, 2003 Alert #04-522 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Specialized mountain bikes
Units: 250
Manufacturer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Hazard: During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These are 2004 S Works Enduro and 2004 Enduro Expert mountain bikes with 8-inch brake rotors in the front.
Sold At: Authorized Specialized retailers during September 2003 for between $2,390 and $4,880.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Specialized at (800) 432-4144 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.