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Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets presenting a medium risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2110-0240). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets presenting a medium risk of injuries.
The risk
The manufacturer has reported that harsh frontal impacts, e.g., impacting a deep pothole with significant force, may put extraordinary stress on headset components and may initiate a crack in the fork’s steerer tube. A damaged fork may break if continued to be used, posing fall and injury hazards. This is because, unlike a metal component, once a carbon component is overloaded it will not bend, it will break completely.
This product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
Specialized request that if you have an affected bike to please stop riding your bicycle and contact your Authorized Specialized Retailer to schedule an appointment to install the replacement parts at no cost to you (further information below).
Advice to consumers
Specialized request that if you have an affected bike to please stop riding your bicycle and contact your Authorized Specialized Retailer to schedule an appointment to install the replacement parts at no cost to you. Specialized has developed a repair solution which will strengthen the overall system and make it more resistant against frontal impacts. Owners of these bicycles and framesets. Further information can be found at the following website: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/safety-notices .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2110-0240
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Tarmac SL7 bicycles, model Year 2020-2021 are Specialized-branded high end, high performance composite racing bicycles, sold as a complete bicycle and as a frameset option (frame, fork, headset components, stem, seatpost).
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Questions
Why has Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets been recalled?
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Bicycles and Framesets has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
