[NMCycling] SCOTT Recalls Speedster Road Bicycles

Tue Jun 10 14:49:10 MDT 2014

Recall Date: June 10, 2014
Recall Number: 14-202

SCOTT Recalls Speedster Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: 2014 SCOTT(r) Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles

Hazard: The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Repair

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 at scott-sports.com<mailto:recall at scott-sports.com>, or online at www.scott-sports.com<http://www.scott-sports.com> and click on "Safety and Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 2,000 in the United States

Description: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Manufacturer: Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho

Manufactured in: Cambodia

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