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1. SCOTT Recalls Speedster Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/SCOTT-Recalls-Speedster-Bicycles/

 

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Recall Date: June 10, 2014

Recall Number: 14-202

 

SCOTT Recalls Speedster Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: 2014 SCOTT® Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles

 

Hazard: The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair

 

Consumer Contact: Scott USA toll-free at (888) 607-8365 ext. 2012 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email recall@scott-sports.com , or online at www.scott-sports.com and click on “Safety and Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 2,000 in the United States

 

Description: This recall involves model year 2014 SCOTT men’s and women’s road bicycles, models Speedster 30, Speedster 40, Contessa Speedster 25 and Contessa Speedster 35. The bikes have the brand name “SCOTT” and the model name “Speedster” on the frame. They were sold in black and white with blue, green, purple or teal accents. The following serial number ranges are included in the recall: AS30500001–AS30504930, AS30700001–AS30704651, AS30900001–AS30903278, AS31100001–AS31103744 and AS40101604–AS40105463. The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized SCOTT dealer. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a free replacement fork and have it installed at no cost.

 

Sold at: Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide at retail and online from about August 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,300.

 

Manufacturer: Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho

 

Manufactured in: Cambodia

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1. Scott, Trek Recall Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Scott-Trek-Recall-Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Front-Forks/

 

 

Recall Date: June 25, 2014

Recall Number: 14-215

 

Scott, Trek Recall Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: SR Suntour forks on model year 2011 through 2013 Scott and Trek bicycles

 

Hazard: The front fork can break, posing a crash hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair, Replace

 

Consumer Contact: Scott USA toll-free at (888) 607-8365, ext. 2012, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.scott-sports.com and click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on the Get Support button at the bottom of the page, then click on Safety & Recalls under Owner Resources for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 5,200 forks on Scott bicycles and about 120,000 forks on Trek bicycles

 

Description: This recall involves SR Suntour front forks on 13 models of Scott and 11 models of Trek 2011, 2012 and 2013 bicycles.

 

Recalled Scott bicycles have 700c wheels, disc brakes and one of the following Suntour front fork models: NEX or NCX. Bicycle model names and numbers are on the main frame of each bicycle in a location that varies by model. The model year can be identified by the color scheme of the bicycle frame. The fork’s model name is printed on the outer sides of the fork. 

 

Click here for a list of Scott bicycles with Suntour forks being recalled: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Scott-Trek-Recall-Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Front-Forks/

 

Recalled Trek bicycles have disc brakes and one of the following Suntour front fork models: NEX, NRX (with IS mounts), XCM (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels) or XCT (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels). Bicycle model names and numbers are on the top tube near the seat tube or near the head tube. Bicycles with a serial number ending in F, G or H should be taken to the dealer for inspection. The serial number is on the frame of the bicycle under the bottom bracket. The fork’s model name is printed on the outer sides of the fork. 

 

Click here for a list of Trek bicycles with Suntour forks being recalled: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Scott-Trek-Recall-Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Front-Forks/

 

Incidents/Injuries: Scott has received one report of a broken SR Suntour fork. No injuries were reported. Trek has received 28 reports of broken forks. Five injuries have been reported, including minor bruises, a separated shoulder and broken bones.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. Consumers with recalled Scott bicycles should take them to an authorized Scott dealer for a free repair of the NEX model or a free replacement lower fork for the NCX model. Consumers with recalled Trek bicycles should take them to an authorized Trek dealer for a free repair of NEX, XCM and XCT models or a free replacement of the NRX model.

 

Sold at: Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2010 to November 2013 for between $450 and $1,100 for Scott bicycles and from May 2010 to June 2014 for between $600 and $1,370 for Trek bicycles.

 

Importer: Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho and Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.

 

Manufactured in: China and Taiwan

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