EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Electric bicycle Specialized “Specialized Como SL 4.0 and Como SL 5.0 Bicycles” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01803/26
Summary
A fatigue crack in the fork steerer tube may develop over time, which could cause the fork to fail during use, potentially leading to a fall and injuries to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
Electric bicycle — Specialized
- Brand
- Specialized
- Name / model
- Specialized Como SL 4.0 and Como SL 5.0 Bicycles · Turbo Como SL 4.0 , Turbo Como SL 5.0
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Electric bicycle.
- Recall information: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/turbo-como-sl-safety-notice-ride-january-2026
What is the risk?
- A fatigue crack in the fork steerer tube may develop over time, which could cause the fork to fail during use, potentially leading to a fall and injuries to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/03/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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