CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2025-03-27

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Vado and Como IGH E-Bikes with Chain Guards Due to Fall Hazard

25200 · Recalled 2025-03-27 · CPSC page

Recalled COMO SL 4.0 bicycle
Recalled COMO SL 4.0 bicycle

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Specialized Vado and Como IGH E-Bikes with Chain GuardsAbout 32,400 (In addition, about 3,200 were sold in Canada and about 190 were sold in Mexico)

Parties

Importer
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, California
Made in
Vietnam, Taiwan
Sold at
Authorized Specialized Bicycle retailers nationwide, online, 250, 750.

Consumer 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.

More images

Recalled COMO SL 5.0 bicycle
Recalled COMO SL 5.0 bicycle
Recalled COMO 5.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled COMO 5.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled COMO 4.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled COMO 4.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled COMO 3.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled COMO 3.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled COMO 3.0 IGH UL bicycle
Recalled COMO 3.0 IGH UL bicycle
Recalled COMO 5.0 IGH UL bicycle
Recalled COMO 5.0 IGH UL bicycle
Recalled COMO 4.0 IGH UL bicycle
Recalled COMO 4.0 IGH UL bicycle
Recalled VADO 5.0 IGH STEP THROUGH UL bicycle
Recalled VADO 5.0 IGH STEP THROUGH UL bicycle
Recalled VADO 5.0 IGH ST bicycle
Recalled VADO 5.0 IGH ST bicycle
Recalled VADO 5.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled VADO 5.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled VADO 3.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled VADO 3.0 IGH bicycle
Recalled Vado 3.0 IGH Step Through UL bicycle
Recalled Vado 3.0 IGH Step Through UL bicycle

Source: CPSC recall 25200. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.