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The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The seat post can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and return them to an authorized SCOTT dealer to have a free replacement seat post installed.
Who to contact: Scott USA toll-free at 888-607-8365 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@scott-sports.com or online at www.SCOTT-Sports.com and click on "Safety" at the bottom of the page, then "Recalls" for more information.
The product
This recall involves model year 2016 SCOTT men's and women's road bicycles with SYNCROS FL 0.1 seat posts. Bicycle models included in the recall are: Addict CX 10 disc, Addict SL, Addict Team Issue, Addict 10, Addict 15, Addict 20, Addict Gravel disc, Solace Premium disc, Solace 10 disc, Frame set Addict 10 (HMF), Frame set Addict CX 10 disc (HMX) mech / Di2 and Seatpost Syncros FL1.0 Carbon Offset 27.2mm. "SCOTT" is printed on the bicycle down tube and "SYNCROS" is printed on the seat post. The bicycles were sold in black, gray and white with yellow, orange, green or blue decals. A complete list of serial numbers included in the recall can be found at http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/company/safety-and-recalls. The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,400 (in addition, 170 bicycles were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- May 19, 2016
- Brand
- SCOTT USA Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 11 reports of broken seat posts outside of the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide and online from June 2015 through March 2016 for between $3,300 and $9,700.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “SCOTT Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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