The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12151·Announced 2012-04-18

Specialized Recalls Tektro TL-83 Bicycle Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling Tektro TL-83 brake levers because the adjuster cap and cable can slide out, causing brake failure and potential crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (brake failure leading to crashes) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling approximately 600 Tektro TL-83 brake levers. These levers are designed exclusively for use with aerodynamic handlebars sold as original equipment on 2010 and 2011 S-Works Shiv bicycle frame modules and 2012 S-Works Shiv TT bicycle frame modules. They were also sold as aftermarket service parts. The levers are black aluminum, modified versions of the TL-720 brake lever, and feature a quick release slot at the top of the lever arm.

The recall is due to a hazard where the adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position, rendering the brakes non-operational. This failure can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. Specialized is aware of one incident worldwide in which a rider lost the function of both brakes, but the company has received no reports of injury or property damage.

The affected bicycle frame modules were sold at authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers from April 2010 to February 2012 for between $5,500 and $6,100. The brake levers were sold for about $80 as service parts. 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. For more information, consumers can contact Specialized customer service at (877) 808-8154 or visit www.specialized.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycle Brake Levers
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Components
Hazard
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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