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Avanti, Malvern Star, Raleigh, Diamondback & Scott bicycles (updated)

Published: December 15, 2023Recall ID: f6cdea73-3461-48a8-97ac-5c6b8ebfec47Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

These bicycles don’t comply with the mandatory standard for bicycles. The front wheels may become loose and fall out if the quick release (QR) skewer is not installed and tightened correctly.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: These bicycles don’t comply with the mandatory standard for bicycles. The front wheels may become loose and fall out if the quick release (QR) skewer is not installed and tightened correctly. Hazards: There is a risk of accident and serious injury to the user if the front wheel comes loose or falls out while the bicycle is moving. What to do: Consumers with the recalled models should stop riding their bicycle immediately and contact Sheppard Cycles Australia Pty Ltd via phone on 1300 883 305 to arrange for a replacement skewer. For bicycles purchased at Big W: Sheppard Cycles will send the replacement skewer direct to the consumer. For bicycles purchased at independent bicycle dealers: Sheppard Cycles will send the skewer to the independent dealer who will then install the skewer on the consumer’s bicycle

Affected Products

Recall updated - 10 April 2024 - Scott bicycles added to recall. Various Avanti, Malvern Star, Raleigh, Diamondback and Scott bicycles. There are 40 affected models in this recall. This recall notice affects products sold in Australia. See the attached documents for a list of affected models in the bicycle ranges and photographs of each model.

Additional Source Details

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Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/avanti-malvern-star-raleigh-diamondback-scott-bicycles-updated
Pub DateFri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Example%20models%20of%20recalled%20bicyles.png?itok=Iez0-CIT

Overview

  • Risk LevelBicycles and scooters (push)
  • DistributionAustralia
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