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Product Recall
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Mid Compact
Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Road Bicycles and Frame Sets
Recall Date: January 25th, 2013
Type: Bicycles & Accessories
Units: About 12,200
Hazards: The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.
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.
Images:
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Mid Compact
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Red Mid Compact
2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 DI2
2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM New Red X2
2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro OSBB Frameset
2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro UI2 Mid Compact
2013 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM Red
2013 Tarmac Pro SL4 OSBB Framset
2013 Tarmac SL4 Expert UI2
2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro SRAM
2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro
2013 Crux Pro Carbon
2013 Crux Comp Carbon
2013 Crux Elite Disc Apex
2013 Crux Elite
2013 Crux Pro Carbon Disk OSBB Frameset
2013 S-Works Crux Carbon OSBB Frameset
2013 Secteur Expert Disc
2013 Secteur Sport Disc Compact
Consumer 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.Injuries:
Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches.
Manufacturers:
Topkey, of Taiwan for the forks; and Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan for the bicycles
Retailers:
Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide from July 2011 through January 2013 for between $990 to $11,000.
Importers:
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
