CPSC recall 05-530, announced January 14, 2005, covers Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Bicycle Seats (about 257 units). 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. The notice cites 3 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores for a replacement seat, at no cost to the consumer. Recall contact: call (800) 426-4840.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Three reports of the seat breaking. One injury reported, causing the rider to sustain a mild concussion.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores for a replacement seat, at no cost to the consumer.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Selle Royal/fi'zi:k
- Manufacturer
- Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 05-530
- Units
- About 257
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats, from March 2004 through September 2004, for about $900.
Bicycle Seats
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact REI toll-free at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT Monday through Sunday for more information.
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