Specialized has issued a voluntary recall of its Globe Haul ST and LT electric bikes due to a potential fall hazard.
The recall, issued together with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, relates to the 13in telescopic seatpost that came with the two e-cargo bikes.
When the lower portion of the seatpost is fully extended, it can break, posing a fall hazard.
Specialized has received 13 reports of incidents to date, including two minor injuries.
Consumers are advised to stop using the Haul ST and Haul LT ebikes immediately, and contact an authorised Specialized retailer to schedule a free repair. The repair will consist of a new post made from a different material.
The statement from Specialized says: “At Specialized, our riders always come first. We have identified a potential issue with certain lower seatposts on our Globe Haul ST and LT bicycles. If extended, affected seatposts could break under heavy loads.
“If your bike is equipped with an affected post, we ask that you stop riding your bicycle immediately.
“We apologize for the inconvenience and want to thank you for riding Specialized.”
Specialized launched the two bikes in 2023 as part of Globe’s new line of urban electric bikes, with the Haul LT designed to replace your car.
