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From: "George Schreck"
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Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 9:44:29 AM
Subject: FW: News from CPSC - Two Recalls
1. Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11027.html
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1. Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2010
Release #11-027
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 892-6059
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Seat Post Poses Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal
to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat posts
Units: About 200
Importer: Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Hazard: The carbon top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall
hazard to the user.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat
posts. The EC90 Zero seat posts are black with red and gray graphics.
"EC90" is printed on the post.
Sold at: Turner Suspension Bicycles, Ibis Cycles and Security Bicycle
Accessories retailers nationwide from April 2010 through August 2010 for
between $150 and $200.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and
contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement top seat
clamp.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Easton Sports toll-free
at (866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or
visit the firm's website at www.eastonbike.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11027.html
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