The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22006·Announced 2021-10-13

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles Recalled for Fork Steerer Tube Cracking Risk

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling Tarmac SL7 bicycles and framesets because the fork steerer tube can crack or break after harsh impact, posing fall and injury hazards. About 6,900 units sold nationwide from July 2020 through August 2021 are affected.

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 (fork steerer tube cracking posing fall and injury hazards) where no injuries have yet been reported. Per the severity rubric, this meets the criterion for a High severity rating: "risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported."

Plain-English summary

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling Tarmac SL7 bicycles and framesets. The bicycle's fork steerer tube can crack or break after harsh impact such as hitting a deep pothole or other stress event, posing fall and injury hazards to riders. The recalled bicycles are identifiable by "Tarmac" written on the back of the seat tube, integrated cable routing through the headset, and "Specialized" or "SWORKS" printed on the downtube.

About 6,900 units were sold through authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers nationwide from July 2020 through August 2021, priced between $3,300 and $15,000. The company has received two reports of the steerer tube breaking after harsh frontal impact, though no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Specialized Bicycle Components for a free inspection and repair. Consumers can reach the company toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.specialized.com and click on "Safety Notifications" at the bottom of the page for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets
Manufacturer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles / Sports Equipment
Hazard
  • fork-steerer-tube-cracking
  • fall-hazard
  • injury-hazard
Affected units
6,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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