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SCOTT recalls Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks
- Starting date:
- August 13, 2014
- Posting date:
- August 13, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fall Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-40959
Affected products
SR Suntour Suspension Front Fork on SCOTT brand bicycles
Product description
This recall involves SR Suntour front forks equipped on certain SCOTT Sportsterbikes of model year 2011 through 2013.
Recalled SCOTT Sportster bicycles have 700cc wheels, disc brakes and a Suntour NEX or NCX front suspension fork. Bicycle model names and numbers can be found on the top tube near the head tube. The front fork’s model name is printed on the outer sides of the fork.
| Model Name | Model Year | SR Suntour Fork |
|---|---|---|
| Sportster 10 | 2012 | NCX |
| Sportster 10 Men/Solution | 2011 | NCX |
| Sportster 20 Men/Solution | 2012 | NCX |
| Sportster 25 Men/Solution | 2011 | NCX |
| Sportster 30 Men/Solution | 2011 and 2012 | NEX |
| Sportster 55 Men/Lady | 2011 and 2012 | NEX |
| Sportster X10 | 2013 | NCX |
| Sportster X20 Men/Solution | 2013 | NCX |
| Sportster X30 Men/Solution | 2013 | NEX |
| Sportster X40 Men/Lady | 2013 | NEX |
| Sportster X50 Men/Lady | 2013 | NEX |
Hazard identified
The front fork can break, posing a crash hazard.
SCOTT has not received any reports of broken forks in Canada.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of the forks.
Number sold
Approximately 1,316 of the SR Suntour front forks were sold in Canada on SCOTT bicycles at specialty bicycle retailers.
Time period sold
The recalled bicycles were sold from approximately September2010 to November 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan and China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
SCOTT Sports SA
Givisiez
SWITZERLAND
- Manufacturer
-
SR Suntour Inc.
Chang Hua
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
- Importer
-
Mica Sports Canada Inc.
Bracebridge
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to an authorized SCOTT dealer for a free repair of affected NEX model front forks or a free replacement of the NCX model front fork.
For more information, consumers may contact SCOTT's Canadian representative by telephone at 1-800-667-6422 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or SCOTT Sports website and click on Safety & Recalls on the bottom of the page.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.