Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 13102. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take them to an authorized dealer for free inspection and, if needed, a free repair.
CPSC recall 13102 has the recall date 25 Jan 2013. The notice names the firm Topkey, of Taiwan (forks). The recall has about 12,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches. |
|---|---|
| Units | 12,200 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The 2012 and 2013 model road bicycles and framesets come in various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the frame. The model name "Tarmac SL4," "Crux" or "Secteur" is also located on the frame. The recall includes all models of the 2012 Tarmac SL4, 2013 Tarmac SL4, 2013 Crux and 2013 Secteur Disc. The model year and style names are on the sales documents. |
| Product | Specialized Bicycle Components Tarmac SL4 Crux Secteur Road Bicycles and Frame Sets, About 12,200, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide from July 2011 through January 2013 for between $990 to $11,000. |
| Manufacturer | Topkey, of Taiwan (forks); Merida Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (bicycles) |
| Importer | Specialized Bicycle Components Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,200Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Topkey, of Taiwan (forks)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13102The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 13102. https://recallregister.com/product/1300-specialized-bicycle-components-recalls-bicycles-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13102 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Two incidents were reported, one involving a fall with facial injuries and lacerations requiring stitches.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Specialized dealers nationwide from July 2011 through January 2013 for between $990 to $11,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13102?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13102?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 12,200