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

Recalled January 14, 2005 · CPSC recall 05530 · Selle Royal/fi'zi:k

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 257

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

Product

Bicycle Seats

Manufacturer(s)

Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy

Retailers

REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats, from March 2004 through September 2004, for about $900.

Made in

Italy

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →