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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Recalled October 13, 2021 · CPSC recall 22006 · Specialized Bicycle Components

Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 fork steerer tube showing the integrated (hidden) cable routingRecalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 frameset assemblyRecalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in WhiteRecalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in Green
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 6,900
Incidents / injuries
The company has received two reports of the bicycle's steerer tube breaking after harsh frontal impact. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Specialized Bicycle Components for a free inspection and repair.

Contact

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 [email protected], or online at www.specialized.com and click on "Safety Notifications" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets
Imported by
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Retailers
Authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers nationwide from July 2020 through August 2021 for between $3,300 and $15,000.
Made in
Taiwan

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