SCOTT Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16166 · May 19, 2016 · Scott
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16166
- Date
- May 19, 2016
- Company
- Scott
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- SCOTT bicycles with SYNCROS seat posts
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The seat post can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and return them to an authorized SCOTT dealer to have a free replacement seat post installed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of broken seat posts outside of the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide and online from June 2015 through March 2016 for between $3,300 and $9,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scott bicycles with syncros seat posts?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and return them to an authorized SCOTT dealer to have a free replacement seat post installed.
What is the hazard?
The seat post can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.