CPSC recall 12281
Bicycles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-22
On 2016-04-22 the CPSC announced a recall of Bicycles by Kinesis, citing the front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12281 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-09-25 |
| Published | 2016-04-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Kinesis |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Bicycles | 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.
Reason
The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards
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