Specialized is recalling about 12,000 men’s and women’s Globe model bicycles from the 2008 and 2009 model years because the front fork can break during use. There have been four reports of forks breaking, leading to serious injuries including facial fractures, head and shoulder injuries, and cuts. These bicycles were sold nationwide at authorized retailers between July 2007 and July 2012 for between $550 and $1,100. Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and return them to an authorized dealer for a free replacement fork.
The bicycle's front fork can fail and snap while riding, which causes the rider to lose control and fall. This defect has already resulted in reports of head injuries and facial fractures.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork.
2008 Globe Elite
2008 Globe Elite Women's
2008 Globe Sport
2008 Globe Sport Women's
2008 Globe Sport Disc
2008 Globe Centrum Comp
2008 Globe Centrum Elite
2008 Globe City 6
2009 Globe Vienna 3
2009 Globe Vienna 3 Women's
2009 Globe Vienna 3 Disc
2009 Globe Vienna 4
Globe Vienna 4 Women's
2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 3
2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 4
2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 4 Women's
2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 5
2009 Globe Vienna Deluxe 6
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response