Reported Mar 27, 2025
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
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at ridercare@specialized.com, or online at http://www.specialized.com/safety-recall-notices, by Live Chat at http://www.specialized.com or at www.specialized.com and click on "Safety Recall Notices" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Specialized Vado and Como IGH E-Bikes with Chain Guards
- Amount recalled
- About 32,400 (In addition, about 3,200 were sold in Canada and about 190 were sold in Mexico)
Where it was sold
Sold at Authorized Specialized Bicycle retailers nationwide and online from March 2021 through November 2024 for between $3,250 and $5,750..
Why it was recalled
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.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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