Specialized disc brake recall

Nicked from Geneb in alt.bmx

I'm guessing this should be a general warning not to use 8" discs with
Talas forks...


*** Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes ***

CPSC -- 12/10/2003
The following product safety recall was conducted 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 2004 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.

CC - http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04522.html

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