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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-04-18

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard

Is my product affected?

Bicycle Brake Levers

  • Brand Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling Tektro TL-83 brake levers that were sold as original equipment on 2010 and 2011 S-Works Shiv bicycle frame modules and 2012 S-Works Shiv TT bicycle frame modules, as well as aftermarket service parts for these models. The recalled levers are black aluminum with a quick release slot at the top of the lever arm, and the model number "TL-720" can be read on the side when braking action is applied. The adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position, causing the brakes to become non-operational and potentially leading to loss of control and crashes.

Consumers who own bicycles equipped with TL-83 brake levers should immediately stop riding them and return the levers or modules to authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers for free replacement brake levers.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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