SCOTT bicycles with SYNCROS seat posts

CPSC Recall #16-166 — May 19, 2016

Recall #16-166 Date: May 19, 2016 Remedy: Replace

Product

SCOTT bicycles with SYNCROS seat posts

Description

The seat post can break.

Hazard

The seat post can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 11 reports of broken seat posts outside of the U.S. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and return them to an authorized SCOTT dealer to have a free replacement seat post installed.

Units Affected

About 1,400 (in addition, 170 bicycles were sold in Canada)

Sold At

"Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide and online from June 2015 through March 2016 for between $3,300 and $9,700."

Importer

SCOTT USA Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah

Manufactured In

Taiwan