Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles recall: Fall Hazard
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles recalled?
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Contact: Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or website at www.specialized.com for more information and click on Support and then Safety Notices.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Road Bicycles and Frame Sets
- Company
- Topkey, of Taiwan (forks), Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (bicycles), Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 12,200
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide from July 2011 through January 2013 for between $990 to $11,000.
- Recall date
- January 25, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 2012 and 2013 model road bicycles and framesets come in various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the frame. The model name "Tarmac SL4," "Crux" or "Secteur" is also located on the frame. The recall includes all models of the 2012 Tarmac SL4, 2013 Tarmac SL4, 2013 Crux and 2013 Secteur Disc. The model year and style names are on the sales documents.