CPSC2014-06-25
Scott, Trek Recall Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash Hazard
Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho
Hazard
The front fork can break, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. Consumers with recalled Scott bicycles should take them to an authorized Scott dealer for a free repair of the NEX model or a free replacement lower fork for the NCX model. Consumers with recalled Trek bicycles should take them to an authorized Trek dealer for a free repair of NEX, XCM and XCT models or a free replacement of the NRX model.
Sold at
Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2010 to November 2013 for between $450 and $1,100 for Scott bicycles and from May 2010 to June 2014 for between $600 and $1,370 for Trek bicycles.
Affected count
About 5,200 forks on Scott bicycles and about 120,000 forks on Trek bicycles
Injuries reported
Scott has received one report of a broken SR Suntour fork. No injuries were reported. Trek has received 28 reports of broken forks. Five injuries have been reported, including minor bruises, a separated shoulder and broken bones.
Manufactured in
China, Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
SR Suntour forks on model year 2011 through 2013 Scott and Trek 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, or online at www.scott-sports.com and click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on the Get Support button at the bottom of the page, then click on Safety and Recalls under Owner Resources for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Scott-Trek-Recall-Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Front-ForksDon't want to check this manually?
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