SCOTT Recalls Speedster Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 14202 · Jun 10, 2014 · Scott
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14202
- Date
- Jun 10, 2014
- Company
- Scott
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- 2014 SCOTT® Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide at retail and online from about August 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2014 scott® speedster 30 and 40, and contessa speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
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.