Specialized Recalls Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc Bicycles Due to a Fall Hazard
Recall 14073 · Dec 30, 2013 · Specialized
173
units affected
173
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14073
- Date
- Dec 30, 2013
- Company
- Specialized
- Units affected
- 173
- Product
- 2012 Source Eleven and Source Expert Disc bicycles with Supernova Switchable Dynamo Front Hubs
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized Bicycle dealers in the United States from October 2011 to September 2013 from about $2,000 to 2,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2012 source eleven and source expert disc bicycles with supernova switchable dynamo front hubs?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.