SCOTT Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seat post can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
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, gray 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. The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals.
Affected Products
SCOTT bicycles with SYNCROS seat posts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Scott-Recalls-Bicycles |
| Title | SCOTT Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16166.16166a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled SCOTT bicycle, model Addict CX 10 disc |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16166.16166b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | SCOTT bicycle serial number location |
| Hazards › Name | The seat post can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 11 reports of broken seat posts outside of the U.S. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | SCOTT bicycles with SYNCROS seat posts |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400 (in addition, 170 bicycles were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6733 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and return them to an authorized SCOTT dealer to have a free replacement seat post installed. |
| Importers › Name | SCOTT USA Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide and online from June 2015 through March 2016 for between $3,300 and $9,700. |
| Recall Date | 2016-05-19T00:00:00 |
| 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, gray 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. The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals. |
| Distributors › Name | SCOTT USA Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Recall Number | 16166 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58476r-eng.php |
| 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@scott-sports.com or online at www.SCOTT-Sports.com and click on "Safety" at the bottom of the page, then "Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |