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Specialized Turbo Como SL e-bikes recalled for fork fall hazard
Specialized electric bicycles in the Como SL line have forks that can develop small cracks over time, which may lead to fork failure and cause the rider to fall. The company has received one report of a fork failure but no injuries so far.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop riding your Specialized Turbo Como SL bicycle immediately.
- Check if you own one: look for "Como SL" printed on the seat or top tube, or connect your bike to the Specialized app.
- Contact your Authorized Specialized Retailer to schedule a free fork replacement.
- Replacement forks will be available in spring 2026.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 & 5.0 Bicycle Forks
- Sold at
- Online at www.specialized.com and through Authorized Specialized Retailers between March 2021 through January 2026 for between $3,250 and $4,800.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,720
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received one report of an incident involving a steerer tube failing and breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan, Vietnam
- Company contact
- Specialized Rider Care toll-free at 877- 808-8154 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, email at ridercare@specialized.com, via Live Chat on www.specialized.com, or online at http://www.specialized.com/safety-recall-notices or www.specialized.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
- Recall number
- 26330
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves bicycle forks on all Specialized Como SL electric bicycles, regardless of model. "Como SL" is printed on the bicycle's seat tube or top tube, and the bikes were sold in a variety of colors, including Cast Umber, Dove Grey and Raspberry (Como SL 4.0), and Smoke, Brassy Yellow and Brushed Silver (Como SL 5.0). You can also determine which model you have by connecting your bicycle to the Specialized app. Only SL versions in the Como family of bicycles are part of this recall.
- Hazard
- The bike's fork steerer tube can develop a small fatigue crack that can lead to a progressive failure of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using their Specialized Turbo Como SL bicycles immediately and contact their Authorized Specialized Retailer to schedule an appointment to bring their bike in for a free replacement of the fork at an authorized dealer location. Replacement parts are expected to be available in Spring 2026.