# Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bike Brake Levers Due to Crash Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2012-04-18 · 12151 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 12151
- **Date:** 2012-04-18
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Bicycle Brake Levers

## Hazards

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.

## Remedies

Replace

## Retailer(s)

Authorized Specialized Bicycle Components retailers from April 2010 to February 2012. The bicycle frame modules sold for between $5,500 and $6,100. The brake levers sold for about $80 as service parts.

## Importer(s)

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Bike-Brake-Levers-Due-to-Crash-Hazard)
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