The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·13102·Announced 2013-01-25

Specialized Recalls Tarmac, Crux, and Secteur Bicycles Due to Fork Breakage

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling approximately 12,200 Tarmac SL4, Crux, and Secteur bicycles because the front fork steerer tube can break, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front fork steerer tube breakage) and reports of significant injury (facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches), which aligns with the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling approximately 12,200 2012 and 2013 model Tarmac SL4, Crux, and Secteur road bicycles and framesets. The recall involves a defect in the front fork where the steerer tube can break, which poses a fall hazard to the rider.

The affected bicycles were sold nationwide through authorized Specialized dealers from July 2011 through January 2013 for prices ranging from $990 to $11,000. The bicycles are manufactured by Merida Industry Co. Ltd. of Taiwan, and the forks are manufactured by Topkey of Taiwan. The brand name "Specialized" and model names such as "Tarmac SL4," "Crux," or "Secteur" are located on the frame.

Two incidents have been reported in connection with this defect, one of which involved a fall resulting in facial injuries and lacerations that required stitches. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for a free inspection and, if needed, a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.specialized.com.

The recalled product

Product
Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Road Bicycles and Frame Sets
Manufacturer
Topkey, of Taiwan (forks)
Category
Vehicle — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
12,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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