The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Specialized Como SL 4.0 and Como SL 5.0 Bicycles
Type
Hobby / Sports Equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Brand
Specialized
Country of origin
Taiwan
Product description
Como SL bikes have two parallel down-tubes and are typically fitted with a front rack / basket and fenders. The "Como SL" marking typically appears as a small, subtle graphic on the top tube or back of the seat tube. Other Specialized Como bikes without the "SL" designation are not affected.
Models
All Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 bikes with belt or chain drive
Sales period
Bicycles sold from 2021 onwards
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the fork steerer tube on affected bikes may develop a small fatigue crack over time. This could lead to the premature failing of the fork and poses a fall and injuries hazard to the user.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Specialized. We recommend that you stop using the product immediately. To check if your model is affected, check the bike model name on your invoice and your user manual, or download and connect the bike to the Specialized app. Take note of your bike serial number and contact your nearest Authorized Specialized Retailer in order to start the claim process. For more information, please visit the Specialized website.