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Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 fork steerer tube showing the integrated (hidden) cable routing -
Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 frameset assembly -
Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in White -
Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in Green -
Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in Red -
Recalled Specialized Tarmac SL7 in Silver
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.
About 6,900
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.
Recall Details
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Specialized Bicycle Components for a free inspection and repair.
The company has received two reports of the bicycle’s steerer tube breaking after harsh frontal impact. No injuries have been reported.
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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