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

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

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

官方补救措施 Remedy

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

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

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

制造国家/地区：Italy

零售商：REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats, from March 2004 through September 2004, for about $900.