[NMCycling] 2 recalls, Front Disc Brakes, and SCOTT bicycles with SYNCROS seat posts

Tue May 24 14:21:59 MDT 2016

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Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rocky-Mountain-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Front-Disc-Brakes-to-Replace-Quick-Release-Lever/  <http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rocky-Mountain-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Front-Disc-Brakes-to-Replace-Quick-Release-Lever/>

Recall Date: May 19, 2016
Recall Number: 16-165
Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rocky-Mountain-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Front-Disc-Brakes-to-Replace-Quick-Release-Lever/  <http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rocky-Mountain-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Front-Disc-Brakes-to-Replace-Quick-Release-Lever/>
Recall Summary

Name of Product: Rocky Mountain Bicycles

Hazard: An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.

Remedy: Repair
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel.

Consumer Contact: Rocky Mountain toll-free at 800-663-2512 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info at bikes.com<mailto:info at bikes.com> or online at www.bikes.com<http://www.bikes.com> and click on Safety/Recall at the bottom of the page.

Recall Details

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rocky-Mountain-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Front-Disc-Brakes-to-Replace-Quick-Release-Lever/

Units: About 17,300 (in addition, 61,000 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves all 2003 through 2016 models of Rocky Mountain bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub. Bicycles that do not have disc brakes are not included in this recall. When the front QR is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm -- or the width of a #2 pencil -- between the QR and disk brake rotor on the wheel, the bicycle is included in this recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.Bikes.com<http://www.Bikes.com> (Rocky Mountain Bicycles), www.Ems.com<http://www.Ems.com> (Eastern Mountain Sports), www.JensonUsa.com<http://www.JensonUsa.com>, www.MikesBikes.com<http://www.MikesBikes.com> and www.PerformanceBike.com<http://www.PerformanceBike.com> from May 2002 through April 2016 from between $250 and $15,000.

Distributor: Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada

Manufactured in: Canada, China, Taiwan and Vietnam

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/search-recherche/simple/en/?f_mc=4

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SCOTT Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Scott-Recalls-Bicycles/

Recall Date: May 19, 2016
Recall Number: 16-166

SCOTT Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Scott-Recalls-Bicycles/
Recall Summary

Name of Product: SCOTT bicycles with SYNCROS seat posts

Hazard: The seat post can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and return them to an authorized SCOTT dealer to have a free replacement seat post installed.
Consumer Contact: Scott USA toll-free at 888-607-8365 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email at 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" at the bottom of the page, then "Recalls" for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Scott-Recalls-Bicycles/

Units: About 1,400 (in addition, 170 bicycles were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves model year 2016 SCOTT men's and women's road bicycles with SYNCROS FL 0.1 seat posts. Bicycle models included in the recall are: Addict CX 10 disc, Addict SL, Addict Team Issue, Addict 10, Addict 15, Addict 20, Addict Gravel disc, Solace Premium disc, Solace 10 disc, Frame set Addict 10 (HMF), Frame set Addict CX 10 disc (HMX) mech / Di2 and Seatpost Syncros FL1.0 Carbon Offset 27.2mm. "SCOTT" is printed on the bicycle down tube and "SYNCROS" is printed on the seat post. The bicycles were sold in black, grey and white with yellow, orange, green or blue decals. A complete list of serial numbers included in the recall can be found at
http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/company/safety-and-recalls<http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/company/safetyand-recalls>. The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of broken seat posts outside of the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide and online from June 2015 through March 2016 for between $3,300 and $9,700.
Importer/Distributor: SCOTT USA Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58476r-eng.php.

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