What is the Problem?
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the bike’s protective chain/belt guard does not cover the belt drive, and loose clothing can get entrapped in it, posing a fall hazard. The CPSC warns consumers to stop using the recalled e-bicycles immediately.
Is My e-Bike Included in this Recall?
The March 27, 2025, recall includes about 35,000 Specialized Vado and Como IGH E-Bikes with Chain Guards. The recalled e-bikes have an internal gear hub (IGH) and no rear derailleur (gear shift). The “Specialized Bicycle” brand name is on the bike’s frame. The bikes were made in the following colors: 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 a label on the underside of the bike’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 |
The e-bikes were sold at authorized Specialized Bicycle retailers nationwide and online from March 2021 through November 2024 for between $3,250 and $5,750.
How Common are Bicycle Injury Accidents?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it was estimated that there were 45,000 bicycle-related injury accidents in 2021. From 2017 to 2021, an average of 883 people were involved in bike fatalities.
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