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Bicycle Brake Levers
- Starting date:
- September 10, 2012
- Posting date:
- September 10, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-14971
Expansion of April 2012 Recall
Affected products
Bicycle Brake Levers
Product description
This recall involves Tektro TL-83 brake levers. TL-83 levers are designed exclusively for use with aerodynamic handlebars (aerobars) sold as original equipment on 2011 S-Works Shiv bicycle frame modules and 2012 S-Works Shiv TT bicycle frame modules. It was also sold as original equipment on the 2012 S-Works Shiv X2 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.
Hazard identified
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.
Neither Health Canada nor Specialized has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these Bicycle Brake Levers.
Number sold
Approximately 34 of the recalled Bicycle Brake Levers were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from June 2010 to September 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Specialized Canada
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the affected bicycles and return the bicycle to an authorized Specialized retailer for free replacement brake levers.
For more information, consumers may contact Specialized Canada toll-free at 1-800-465-8887 (contacts: Jonathan Pilon and Colin Altman) or visit the firm's Web site.