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CPSC2013-01-25

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Topkey, of Taiwan (forks)

Product photos

2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Mid Compact
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Mid Compact
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Red Mid Compact
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Red Mid Compact
2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 DI2
2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 DI2
2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM New Red X2
2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM New Red X2
2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4
2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro OSBB Frameset
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro OSBB Frameset
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro UI2 Mid Compact
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro UI2 Mid Compact
2013 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM Red
2013 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM Red
2013 Tarmac Pro SL4 OSBB Framset
2013 Tarmac Pro SL4 OSBB Framset
2013 Tarmac SL4 Expert UI2
2013 Tarmac SL4 Expert UI2
2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro SRAM
2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro SRAM
2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro
2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro
2013 Crux Pro Carbon
2013 Crux Pro Carbon
2013 Crux Comp Carbon
2013 Crux Comp Carbon
2013 Crux Elite Disc Apex
2013 Crux Elite Disc Apex
2013 Crux Elite
2013 Crux Elite
2013 Crux Pro Carbon Disk OSBB Frameset
2013 Crux Pro Carbon Disk OSBB Frameset
2013 S-Works Crux Carbon OSBB Frameset
2013 S-Works Crux Carbon OSBB Frameset
2013 Secteur Expert Disc
2013 Secteur Expert Disc
2013 Secteur Sport Disc Compact
2013 Secteur Sport Disc Compact
Hazard

The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.

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
Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide from July 2011 through January 2013 for between $990 to $11,000.
Affected count
About 12,200
Injuries reported
Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Road Bicycles and Frame Sets
Consumer 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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

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