Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 12151. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational. This can cause a rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 12151 has the recall date 18 Apr 2012. The notice names the firm Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif. The recall has about 600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Specialized is aware of one incident worldwide in which the rider lost the function of both brakes. The firm has received no reports of injury or property damage. |
|---|---|
| Units | 600 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recalled products are Tektro TL-83 brake levers. TL-83 levers are designed exclusively for use with aerodynamic handlebars (aerobars) sold as original equipment on 2010 and 2011 S-Works Shiv bicycle frame modules and 2012 S-Works Shiv TT bicycle frame modules. They are also sold as aftermarket service parts for these modules. The levers are modified versions of the TL-720 brake lever. They are black aluminum and have a quick release slot at the top of the lever arm. Model number "TL-720" can be read on the side of the lever arm when braking action is applied. |
| Product | Bicycle Brake Levers, About 600, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers from April 2010 to February 2012. The bicycle frame modules sold for between $5,500 and $6,100. The brake levers sold for about $80 as service parts. |
| Importer | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 600Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2012 | Specialized Bicycle Components Expands Recall of Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard |
| 10 Dec 2003 | CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes |
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif: all 3 recalls
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12151. https://recallregister.com/product/1022-specialized-bicycle-components-recalls-bike-brake-levers-due-to-crash/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12151 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialized is aware of one incident worldwide in which the rider lost the function of both brakes. The firm has received no reports of injury or property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers from April 2010 to February 2012. The bicycle frame modules sold for between $5,500 and $6,100. The brake levers sold for about $80 as service parts.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12151?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12151?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 600