Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 22006 · Oct 13, 2021 · Specialized Bicycle Components
6,900
units affected
6,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22006
- Date
- Oct 13, 2021
- Company
- Specialized Bicycle Components
- Units affected
- 6,900
- Product
- Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Specialized Tarmac SL7 bicycles and framesets. "Tarmac" is written on the back of the bicycle's seat tube. There is an integrated (hidden) cable routing through the bicycle's headset. "Specialized" or "SWORKS" are printed on the bicycle's downtube.
What can happen
The bicycle's fork steerer tube can crack or break after harsh impact such as hitting a deep pothole or other stress event, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Specialized Bicycle Components for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received two reports of the bicycle's steerer tube breaking after harsh frontal impact. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers nationwide from July 2020 through August 2021 for between $3,300 and $15,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled specialized tarmac sl7 bicycles and framesets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Specialized Bicycle Components for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's fork steerer tube can crack or break after harsh impact such as hitting a deep pothole or other stress event, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
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.