Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Mid Compact
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2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Red Mid Compact
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2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 DI2
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2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM New Red
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2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4
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2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro OSBB Frameset
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2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro UI2 Mid Compact
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2013 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM Red.
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2013 Tarmac Pro SL4 OSBB Framset
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2013 Tarmac SL4 Expert
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2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro SRAM
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2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro
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2013 Crux Pro Carbon
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2013 Crux Comp Carbon
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2013 Crux Elite Disc Apex
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2013 Crux Elite
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2013 Crux Pro Carbon Disc OSBB Frameset
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2013 S-Works Crux Carbon OSBB Frameset
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2013 Secteur Expert Disc Compact
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2013 Secteur Sport Disc Compact
Recall Summary
Name of product:Bicycles and frame sets
Hazard:The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
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.
Report an Incident Involving this ProductRecall Details
Units
About 12,200
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.
Incidents/Injuries
Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.
Sold at
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.
Importer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Manufacturer
Topkey, of Taiwan for the forks; and Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan for the bicycles
Manufactured in
Taiwan
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.
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