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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard

Name: Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard
Brand: Specialized Bicycle Components
SKU: CPSC-12151
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 18, 2012Recall ID: 12151Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational. This can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled products are Tektro TL-83 brake levers. TL-83 levers are designed exclusively for use with aerodynamic handlebars (aerobars) sold as original equipment on 2010 and 2011 S-Works Shiv bicycle frame modules and 2012 S-Works Shiv TT bicycle frame modules. They are also sold as aftermarket service parts for these modules. The levers are modified versions of the TL-720 brake lever. They are black aluminum and have a quick release slot at the top of the lever arm. Model number "TL-720" can be read on the side of the lever arm when braking action is applied.

Affected Products

Bicycle Brake Levers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bike-Brake-Levers-Due-to-Crash-Hazard
Title	Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12151.12151a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Tektro TL-83 brake lever
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12151.12151b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	2010/2011 Shiv module
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12151.12151c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	2012 Shiv TT module
Hazards › Name	The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational. This can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
Injuries › Name	Specialized is aware of one incident worldwide in which the rider lost the function of both brakes. The firm has received no reports of injury or property damage.
Products › Name	Bicycle Brake Levers
Products › Type	Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Products › Category I D	68242
Products › Number Of Units	About 600
Recall I D	1022
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycle frame modules equipped with TL-83 brake levers and return the levers or modules to authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers for free replacement brake levers.
Importers › Name	Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Retailers › Name	Authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers from April 2010 to February 2012. The bicycle frame modules sold for between $5,500 and $6,100. The brake levers sold for about $80 as service parts.
Recall Date	2012-04-18T00:00:00
Description	The recalled products are Tektro TL-83 brake levers. TL-83 levers are designed exclusively for use with aerodynamic handlebars (aerobars) sold as original equipment on 2010 and 2011 S-Works Shiv bicycle frame modules and 2012 S-Works Shiv TT bicycle frame modules. They are also sold as aftermarket service parts for these modules. The levers are modified versions of the TL-720 brake lever. They are black aluminum and have a quick release slot at the top of the lever arm. Model number "TL-720" can be read on the side of the lever arm when braking action is applied.
Recall Number	12151
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	For more information and to find the nearest authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailer, contact Specialized customer service between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday at (877) 808-8154 or visit the firm's website at www.specialized.com
Last Publish Date	2016-04-22T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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