Recalls / 2004-09-29
CPSC, Full Speed Ahead Announce Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
04227 · Recalled 2004-09-29 · CPSC page
Description
The Full Speed Ahead Scatto quick release was sold as standard equipment for RD-400 and XC-300 bicycle wheelsets and also separately. The levers are laser etched "FSA" and the end pieces have a distinctive round shape.
Hazards
An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.
Reported injuries
There have been 12 reports of the quick release mechanism failing, but no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Free replacement. Consumers should stop using the quick releases and call Full Speed Ahead toll-free at (877) 743-3372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to Full Speed Ahead, Inc., 12810 NE 178th St #102, Woodinville, WA 98072.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Full Speed Ahead (FSA) Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases | About 1,375 sets |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Full Speed Ahead, Inc.
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- Bike shops, catalogs, Web sites sold the recalled quick releases nationwide, from October 2003 through September 2004, for $49.95 per set.
Consumer contact
Call Full Speed Ahead toll-free at (877) 743-3372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to Full Speed Ahead, Inc., 12810 NE 178th St #102, Woodinville, WA 98072.
Source: CPSC recall 04227. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.