Specialized Bicycle Components · Recalled
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 12,200
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $990–$11,000
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide from July 2011 through January 2013 for between $990 to $11,000.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (bicycles), Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif., Topkey, of Taiwan (forks)
Incident log
Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 25 2013; last revised JAN 15 2015.
