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

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets

Date of Recall

2021-10-13

CPSC Release Number

22-006

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 6,900

Importer

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Sold By

Authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers nationwide from July 2020 through August 2021 for between $3,300 and $15,000.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

Remedy

Repair

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