CPSC2004-09-29
CPSC, Full Speed Ahead Announce Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
Full Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington
Hazard
An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.
Remedy
Free replacement. Consumers should stop using the quick releases and call Full Speed Ahead toll-free at (877) 743-3372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to Full Speed Ahead, Inc., 12810 NE 178th St #102, Woodinville, WA 98072.
Sold at
Bike shops, catalogs, and Web sites sold the recalled quick releases nationwide, from October 2003 through September 2004, for $49.95 per set.
Affected count
About 1,375 sets
Injuries reported
There have been 12 reports of the quick release mechanism failing, but no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Full Speed Ahead (FSA) Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases
Consumer contact
Call Full Speed Ahead toll-free at (877) 743-3372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to Full Speed Ahead, Inc., 12810 NE 178th St #102, Woodinville, WA 98072.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Full-Speed-Ahead-Announce-Recall-of-Scatto-Bicycle-Wheel-Quick-Releases-Don't want to check this manually?
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