Specialized Australasia Sirrus, Vita and Tricross Bicycles recall

The bonded inserts on the carbon fork legs could crack and de-bond from the fork.
 
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  • Updated:21 Sep 2011
 

01.Specialized Australasia Sirrus, Vita and Tricross Bicycles recall

Product description

2011 Sirrus Comp
2011 Sirrus Expert
2011 Sirrus Elite
2011 Vita Comp
2011 Vita Expert
2011 Vita Elite
2011 Tricross
2011 Tricross Comp
2011 Tricross Sport

What are the hazards?

The defect could cause the brake assembly to come loose from the fork and potentially make contact with the wheel spokes. This could lead to a fall and potential injury to the user.

What are the defects?

The bonded inserts on the carbon fork legs could crack and de-bond from the fork.

Dates available for sale

10th June 2010 - 15th August 2011

Where the product was sold

Nationally through Specialized Australasia Pty Ltd

What should consumers do?

Return the bicycle to your authorized specialized retailer for repair or replacement, free of cost.

 

Information sourced from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) Product safety recalls

 
 

 
 

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