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SCOTT Sports recalls Bicycle Forks
- Starting date:
- June 10, 2014
- Posting date:
- June 10, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fall Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-39775
Affected products
SCOTT® Speedster and Contessa Speedster bicycle forks within certain serial number ranges
Product description
This recall involves SCOTT® Speedster and Contessa Speedster bicycle forks with specific serial numbers. The serial number is printed on a white sticker affixed to the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals (there is no serial number on the fork itself). The brand name on the fork itself is “SCOTT”.
| SCOTT® Bicycle models | Serial number |
|---|---|
| Speedster 30 (CD20) |
AS30500001 to AS30504930 AS30700001 to AS30704651 AS30900001 to AS30903278 AS31100001 to AS31103744 AS40101604 to AS40105463 |
| Speedster 40 (CD18) | |
| Speedster 40 (27) | |
| Contessa Speedster 25 (30) | |
| Contessa Speedster 35 (27) |
Hazard identified
The front bicycle fork could break during operation, as a result of which the front wheel can detach, posing a fall hazard.
SCOTT Sports has received three breakage reports, without injury, involving these bicycle forks worldwide. No incidents were reported from Canada.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these bicycle forks.
Number sold
Approximately 481 units of the recalled bicycle forks were sold to authorized SCOTT dealers in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled SCOTT® Speedster and Contessa Speedster bicycle forks were sold by authorized SCOTT dealers from August 2013 to May 2014.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
-
SCOTT Sports SA
Givisiez
SWITZERLAND
- Importer
-
MICA Sports Canada, Inc.
Bracebridge
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using affected SCOTT® Speedster and Contessa Speedster bicycles. Consumers can contact a SCOTT authorized dealer for a free inspection, and if appropriate, replacement of the fork at no charge.
For more information consumers can contact the company by telephone at 1-800-667-6422, by email or visit SCOTT Sports recall website.
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.