OPSS Serious Hobby sports equipment
Product Recall: Specialized Como SL 4.0 and Como SL 5.0 Electric Hybrid Bicycles (2605-0163)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the fork steerer tube may fail during use.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandSpecialized
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Specialized Como SL 4.0 and Como SL 5.0 Electric Hybrid Bicycles
- Brand
- Specialized
- Category
- Hobby sports equipment
- Country of origin
- Taiwan
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Specialized Como SL 4.0 and Como SL 5.0 Electric Hybrid Bicycles
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the fork steerer tube may fail during use.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Specialized.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/Sports Equipment - Cycles (Powered)
- Brand
- Specialized
- Models
- all Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 electric hybrid bikes with belt or chain drive
- Sales Period
- Electric hybrid bicycles sold from 2021 onwards
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Product Description
- Como SL electric hybrid bikes have two parallel down-tubes and are typically fitted with a front rack/basket and fenders. The “Como SL” marking typically appears as a small, subtle graphic on the top tube or back of the seat tube. Other Specialized Como bikes without the “SL” designation are not affected.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the fork steerer tube on affected electric hybrid bikes may develop a small fatigue crack over time. This could lead to the premature failing of the fork and poses a fall and injuries hazard to the user.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by Specialized. We recommend that you stop using the product immediately. To check if your model is affected, check the bike model name on your invoice and your user manual, or download and connect the bike to the Specialized app. Take note of your bike serial number and contact your nearest Authorized Specialized Retailer in order to start the claim process. For more information, please see: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/turbo-como-sl-safety-notice-ride-january-2026
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2605-0163
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users by Specialized.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/Sports Equipment - Cycles (Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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