Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 13102 · Jan 25, 2013 · Specialized Bicycle Components
12,200
units affected
12,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13102
- Date
- Jan 25, 2013
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Units affected
- 12,200
- Product
- Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Road Bicycles and Frame Sets
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches.
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide from July 2011 through January 2013 for between $990 to $11,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled specialized bicycle components tarmac sl4 crux secteur road bicycles and frame sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.