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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Name: Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Brand: Topkey, of Taiwan (forks), Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (bic...
SKU: CPSC-13102
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 25, 2013Recall ID: 13102Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Road Bicycles and Frame Sets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
Title	Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139579.2012%2520Tarmac%2520SL4%2520Pro%2520Mid%2520CompactDONE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Mid Compact
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139588.13102b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro Red Mid Compact
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139590.2012%2520S-Works%2520Tarmac%2520SL4%2520DI2.DONE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 DI2
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139592.2012%2520S-Works%2520Tarmac%2520SL4%2520SRAM%2520New%2520Red%2520X2.DONE.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM New Red X2
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139594.2012%2520S-Works%2520Tarmac%2520SL4.DONE.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	2012 S-Works Tarmac SL4
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139598.2012%2520Tarmac%2520SL4%2520Pro%2520OSBB%2520FramesetDONE.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro OSBB Frameset
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139600.2012%2520Tarmac%2520SL4%2520Pro%2520UI2%2520Mid%2520Compact.DONE.jpg
Images › 7 › Caption	2012 Tarmac SL4 Pro UI2 Mid Compact
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139607.2013%2520S-Works%2520Tarmac%2520SL4%2520SRAM%2520Red.DONE.jpg
Images › 8 › Caption	2013 S-Works Tarmac SL4 SRAM Red
Images › 9 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139609.2013%2520Tarmac%2520Pro%2520SL4%2520OSBB%2520Framset.DONE.jpg
Images › 9 › Caption	2013 Tarmac Pro SL4 OSBB Framset
Images › 10 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139611.2013%2520Tarmac%2520SL4%2520Expert%2520UI2.DONE.jpg
Images › 10 › Caption	2013 Tarmac SL4 Expert UI2
Images › 11 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139613.2013%2520Tarmac%2520SL4%2520Pro%2520SRAM.DONE.jpg
Images › 11 › Caption	2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro SRAM
Images › 12 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139616.2013%2520Tarmac%2520SL4%2520Pro.DONE.jpg
Images › 12 › Caption	2013 Tarmac SL4 Pro
Images › 13 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139618.2013%2520Crux%2520Pro%2520Carbon.DONE.jpg
Images › 13 › Caption	2013 Crux Pro Carbon
Images › 14 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139620.2013%2520Crux%2520Comp%2520Carbon.DONE.jpg
Images › 14 › Caption	2013 Crux Comp Carbon
Images › 15 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139622.2013%2520Crux%2520Elite%2520Disc%2520Apex.DONE.jpg
Images › 15 › Caption	2013 Crux Elite Disc Apex
Images › 16 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139624.2013%2520Crux%2520Elite.DONE.jpg
Images › 16 › Caption	2013 Crux Elite
Images › 17 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139627.2013%2520Crux%2520Pro%2520Carbon%2520Disc%2520OSBB%2520Frameset.DONE.jpg
Images › 17 › Caption	2013 Crux Pro Carbon Disk OSBB Frameset
Images › 18 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139629.2013%2520S-Works%2520Crux%2520Carbon%2520OSBB%2520Frameset.DONE.jpg
Images › 18 › Caption	2013 S-Works Crux Carbon OSBB Frameset
Images › 19 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139631.2013%2520Secteur%2520Expert%2520Disc.DONE.jpg
Images › 19 › Caption	2013 Secteur Expert Disc
Images › 20 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.139633.2013%2520Secteur%2520Sport%2520Disc%2520Compact.DONE.jpg
Images › 20 › Caption	2013 Secteur Sport Disc Compact
Hazards › Name	The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
Injuries › Name	Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches.
Products › Name	Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Road Bicycles and Frame Sets
Products › Type	Bicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1850
Products › Number Of Units	About 12,200
Recall I D	1300
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.
Importers › Name	Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Retailers › Name	Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide from July 2011 through January 2013 for between $990 to $11,000.
Recall Date	2013-01-25T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	13102
Manufacturers › 1 › Name	Topkey, of Taiwan (forks)
Manufacturers › 2 › Name	Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (bicycles)
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
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.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-15T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Taiwan

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Overview

Recalling FirmTopkey, of Taiwan (forks), Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (bicycles)

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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