CPSC2026-03-19
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Specialized Turbo Como SL Electric Bicycles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, California
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.
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.
Affected count
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.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, Vietnam
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 & 5.0 Bicycle Forks
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Specialized-Turbo-Como-SL-Electric-Bicycles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-HazardOriginal summary
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.
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