CPSC2014-06-10
SCOTT Recalls Speedster Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho
Hazard
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide at retail and online from about August 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,300.
Affected count
About 2,000 in the United States
Injuries reported
Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Cambodia
Remedy type
Repair
Products
2014 SCOTT® Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/SCOTT-Recalls-Speedster-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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