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Product

Specialized Bicycles Globe haul ST (also LT version)

Category

Electric Vehicle

Report number

20250107-C46E3-2147334084

Ownership age

About 2 months to failure (from purchase date when reported)

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20250107-C46E3-2147334084. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Specialized bicycles Globe haul ST (also LT version) (20 inch ebike, black, 700watts motor (20mph up to 28 mph) ___ attached file/image shows/proves relabeled changing manufacturer year to model year (clearly shows original date as 2022 =top left of relabeled 910 "22" = label details are covered) model year remaining 2023 (visible with larger font under relabeling) ***also other details such as assembly/manufacturing is covered*** ____ https://www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/electric-bikes/electric-hybrid-bikes/globe). Incident: (Bicycle@ specialized globe haul = both st and LT versions) myself having the "ST" version. The bicycle controller shuts off suddenly and is near impossible to restart immediately. I used this ebike for commuting. It was used on MAJOR roadways (truck routes. snow emergency routes = multi lane roads in single directions) ___a single time it shutoff on a major roadway [REDACTED] the sudden loss of power slowed/stop bicycle immediately. (TRAFFIC ALL AROUND = accident avoided but potential for being rear-ended) ____ specialized (manufacturer) is aware of the issue since the bicycle was 1st released (multiple people complaining = manufacturer @ just warranty replaced electrical = still 2 years later this event is still happening on completely NEW BIKES) they are hoping these events passes the 30-day return period (forcing consumers to be stuck with purchase safety risks while complying with the 2 years warranty) ____ bicycle itself is not worth the safety risks (their website reviews state the same issue on BOTH ST/LT versions along with blogs and social media repeating the same issues) ___ myself it happened multiple times (1) at night empty roadway but lights not working (2) major roadway during rush hour, using aftermarket lights (3) normal congestion, not during rush hour ____ each time upon pressing power/restart the bike would

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