Electric bicycle Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 30, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: SR/01803/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland, has issued a recall for certain Specialized electric bicycles. The recall is based on a safety defect identified in the fork steerer tube of the affected models. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive. The recall was initiated by the importer and became effective on 19 March 2026. The official recall notice is available on the Specialized website.

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2. Affected Products

– Product type: Electric bicycle
– Brand: Specialized
– Product name: Specialized Como SL 4.0 and Como SL 5.0 Bicycles
– Model numbers: Turbo Como SL 4.0, Turbo Como SL 5.0
– Category: Hobby/sports equipment
– Country of origin: Taiwan
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.

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3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the following hazard:
– A fatigue crack in the fork steerer tube may develop over time.
– This crack could cause the fork to fail during use.
– Fork failure could lead to a fall and injuries to the user.

The risk type is listed as “Injuries.” The overall risk level is classified as “Serious risk.” The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

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4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who own a Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 or Turbo Como SL 5.0 bicycle are instructed to take the following action as stated in the recall notice:
– Visit the official Specialized recall webpage at the URL provided in the recall notice.
– Follow the instructions on that page to determine if their specific bicycle is affected.
– Stop using the bicycle immediately if it is affected.

The recall notice does not specify any additional consumer actions beyond visiting the official recall page.

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5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is:
– Type of measure: Recall of the product from end users.
– Effective date: 19 March 2026.
– Responsible economic operator: Importer (not further named in the source data).

The recall notice does not specify whether the remedy is a free repair, replacement, or refund. Consumers are directed to the official Specialized recall webpage for specific remedy details.

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6. Contact Information

– Official recall notice URL: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/turbo-como-sl-safety-notice-ride-january-2026
– EU Safety Gate alert reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099347
– Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Case number: SR/01803/26

No additional contact information (e.g., phone number, email, or physical address) is provided in the source data.

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End of Record

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