CPSC2005-01-14
CPSC, Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy
Hazard
The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break, causing the rider to lose control and/or fall, resulting in a serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores for a replacement seat, at no cost to the consumer.
Sold at
REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats, from March 2004 through September 2004, for about $900.
Affected count
About 257
Injuries reported
Three reports of the seat breaking. One injury reported, causing the rider to sustain a mild concussion.
Manufactured in
Italy
Products
Bicycle Seats
Consumer contact
Contact REI toll-free at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT Monday through Sunday for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Selle-Royalfizik-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-SeatsDon't want to check this manually?
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