CPSC recall 22-006, announced October 13, 2021, covers Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets (about 6,900 units). 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 notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Specialized Bicycle Components for a free inspection and repair. Recall contact: call 877-808-8154, go to www.specialized.com, or email ridercare@specialized.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received two reports of the bicycle's steerer tube breaking after harsh frontal impact. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Specialized Bicycle Components for a free inspection and repair.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 22-006
- Units
- About 6,900
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers nationwide from July 2020 through August 2021 for between $3,300 and $15,000.
- Importer
- Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Recall contact information
Authorized Specialized retailers or Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at ridercare@specialized.com, or online at www.specialized.com and click on "Safety Notifications" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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