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Product recall · CPSCJune 10, 2014Serious
SCOTT Speedster Bicycles
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized SCOTT dealer. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a free replacement fork and have it installed at no cost.
Who to contact: Scott USA toll-free at (888) 607-8365 ext. 2012 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email recall@scott-sports.com, or online at www.scott-sports.com and click on "Safety and Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves model year 2014 SCOTT men's and women's road bicycles, models Speedster 30, Speedster 40, Contessa Speedster 25 and Contessa Speedster 35. The bikes have the brand name "SCOTT" and the model name "Speedster" on the frame. They were sold in black and white with blue, green, purple or teal accents. The following serial number ranges are included in the recall: AS30500001-AS30504930, AS30700001-AS30704651, AS30900001-AS30903278, AS31100001-AS31103744 and AS40101604-AS40105463. 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 2,000 in the United States
- Recall date
- June 10, 2014
- Brand
- Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide at retail and online from about August 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,300.
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 Speedster 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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