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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled January 25, 2013 · CPSC recall 13102 · Specialized Bicycle Components

2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Mid Compact2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Red Mid Compact2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 DI22012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM New Red X2
Hazard
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 12,200
Incidents / injuries
Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches.

Description

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.

What 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.

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.

Product
Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Road Bicycles and Frame Sets
Manufacturer(s)
Topkey, of Taiwan (forks) · Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (bicycles)
Imported by
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Retailers
Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide from July 2011 through January 2013 for between $990 to $11,000.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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