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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard is CPSC recall #12151, announced on April 18, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif..
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.
Affected products
Bicycle Brake Levers
Recalled brands
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Remedy
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.
Recall date
April 18, 2012
CPSC recall #12151 covers Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 18, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #12151 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bike-Brake-Levers-Due-to-Crash-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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