If you own a Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 or 5.0 e-bike, stop riding it. The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product recall for these bikes, long after Specialized announced a recall.
“The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the fork steerer tube on affected bikes may develop a small fatigue crack over time,” says the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
“This could lead to the premature failing of the fork and poses a fall and injuries hazard to the user. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.”
The Office for Product Safety and Standards – the UK’s national regulator for most consumer goods – published this notice on 1 June 2026. Specialized issued a stop-ride notice for all Turbo Como SL models way back in January, with the US and broader international recalls formalised in March.
“We have identified a potential issue with forks fitted to all models of Turbo Como SL bicycles,” Specialized said.
“The fork steerer tube on affected bikes may develop a small fatigue crack which depending on use could lead to a progressive failure of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
“We ask that you stop riding your Como SL bicycle immediately. If you are no longer the owner, please inform the new owner.”

The recall covers all Turbo Como SL bikes sold from 2021 onwards in all colours and sizes. This includes Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 bikes with belt and chain drive systems. Specialized Como bikes without the “SL” designation are not affected.
The “Como SL” marking is usually a subtle graphic on one of the frame tubes. If you’re in any doubt, Como SL bikes feature two parallel down tubes and are fitted with a front rack/basket and mudguards.
You can download and connect your bike to the Specialized App to help with identification. If you’re still unsure, contact your retailer or Specialized Rider Care.
If you own an affected bike, you should stop riding it, note down your bike’s serial number and contact your nearest Specialized retailer to start the claim process. You’ll get a replacement fork along with new brake-lines and headset bearings.
The Specialized Turbo Como is a traditional Dutch-style town bike, but with electric assistance. It’s a city bike rather than one geared towards sporty performance, with a lower step-over height that makes it easy to get on and off.
The 2026 range starts with the £2,800 Turbo Como 4.0.
Specialized doesn’t issue many recalls considering its size and scope of operation (you can access a full list here), although we did report on a recall of the Tarmac SL7 because of an issue with the fork steerer back in 2021. Canyon recalled its Speedmax CF TT bike over fork steerer safety concerns last year.

3 thoughts on ““A serious risk of injuries”: recall for Specialized Turbo Como SL e-bikes announced in the UK due to failing fork steerer tubes – months after US recall notice”
“This could lead to the premature failing of the fork”
Premature? So when should we be expecting the fork to fail normally?
I wouldn’t worry. The UCI has proven that as long as the bike is more than 6.800kg then it’s safe to ride. This looks heavy enough. 👍
Don’t hold your breath, we’ve already waited almost 6 months for specialized to provide a fix…