CPSCGeneral Alert
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard
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 |