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

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Name of Product:
Bicycle Seats
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.

Recall Date:
January 14, 2005
Units:

About 257

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.

Recall Details

Description:

The recall involves Selle Royal/fi'zi:k [cp]3pavé 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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:
REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $900.
Manufacturer(s):
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy
Manufactured In:
Italy
Recall number:
05-530

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