CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats
Published: January 14, 2005Recall ID: 05530Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break, causing the rider to lose control and/or fall, resulting in a serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Selle Royal/fi'zi:k [cp] pavé bicycle seat part number 7403SXS 03 9072 with a manufacture date of 10/03. The bicycle seat is an original equipment (OEM) seat installed on 2004 model year Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) brand Novara Express bicycles. The bicycle seat has a clear plastic base with "fi'zi:k", "made in Italy" and a date code dial printed on the base.
Affected Products
Bicycle Seats
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Selle-Royalfizik-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Seats |
| Title | CPSC, Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/da96a500446548d68b3bdbb928d33f8b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break, causing the rider to lose control and/or fall, resulting in a serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Three reports of the seat breaking. One injury reported, causing the rider to sustain a mild concussion. |
| Products › Name | Bicycle Seats |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 257 |
| Recall I D | 3057 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores for a replacement seat, at no cost to the consumer. |
| Retailers › Name | REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats, from March 2004 through September 2004, for about $900. |
| Recall Date | 2005-01-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Selle Royal/fi'zi:k [cp] pavé bicycle seat part number 7403SXS 03 9072 with a manufacture date of 10/03. The bicycle seat is an original equipment (OEM) seat installed on 2004 model year Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) brand Novara Express bicycles. The bicycle seat has a clear plastic base with "fi'zi:k", "made in Italy" and a date code dial printed on the base. |
| Recall Number | 05530 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy |
| Consumer Contact | Contact REI toll-free at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT Monday through Sunday for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |