CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2005-01-14

CPSC, Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats

05530 · Recalled 2005-01-14 · CPSC page

Recalled Bicycle
Recalled Bicycle

Description

The recall involves Selle Royal/fi'zi:k [cp] pavé bicycle seat part number 7403SXS 03 9072 with a manufacture date of 10/03. The bicycle seat is an original equipment (OEM) seat installed on 2004 model year Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) brand Novara Express bicycles. The bicycle seat has a clear plastic base with "fi'zi:k", "made in Italy" and a date code dial printed on the base.

Hazards

The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break, causing the rider to lose control and/or fall, resulting in a serious injury.

Reported injuries

Three reports of the seat breaking. One injury reported, causing the rider to sustain a mild concussion.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores for a replacement seat, at no cost to the consumer.

Products

NameModelUnits
Bicycle SeatsAbout 257

Parties

Manufacturer
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k
Made in
Italy
Sold at
REI sold bicycles with the affected seats, from March 2004 through September 2004, for about $900.

Consumer contact

Contact REI toll-free at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT Monday through Sunday for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 05530. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.