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Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Vado and Como IGH E-Bikes with Chain Guards Due to Fall Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25200
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Vado and Como IGH E-Bikes with Chain Guards Due to Fall Hazard
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, California · Specialized Vado and Como IGH E-Bikes with Chain Guards
Product Description
This recall involves Specialized Vado and Como IGH e-bikes with chain/belt guards. The recalled e-bikes have an internal gear hub (IGH) and no rear derailleur (gear shift). The Specialized Bicycle brand name is located on the bike frame and the bikes are offered in a variety of colors, including black, limestone, red, sand, sea foam, navy, purple, white, gray, raspberry, umber, dark gray and yellow. The e-bikes have the following model numbers printed on the white and black serial number label located on the underside of the bicycle's top tube. Recalled Specialized Bicycle Model Numbers COMO 3.0 IGH COMO 5.0 IGH UL VADO 3.0 IGH STEP THROUGH UL COMO 3.0 IGH UL COMO SL 4.0 VADO 3.0 IGH UL COMO 4.0 IGH COMO SL 5.0 VADO 5.0 IGH COMO 4.0 IGH UL VADO 3.0 IGH VADO 5.0 IGH ST COMO 5.0 IGH VADO 3.0 IGH ST VADO 5.0 IGH STEP THROUGH UL
Hazard
The bike's protective chain/belt guard does not cover the belt drive and loose clothing can get entrapped in the belt drive, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Specialized Vado and Como IGH e-bikes and contact their nearest authorized Specialized retailer for a free installation of an updated protective chain/belt guard. Specialized Bicycle is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Repair
411 Press Analysis
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, California has voluntarily recalled about 32,400 (in addition, about 3,200 were sold in canada and about 190 were sold in mexico) of Specialized Vado and Como IGH E-Bikes with Chain Guards as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on March 27, 2025. The bike's protective chain/belt guard does not cover the belt drive and loose clothing can get entrapped in the belt drive, posing a fall hazard. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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