Bicycle Seats
CPSC Recall #05-530 — January 13, 2005
Product
Bicycle Seats
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Three reports of the seat breaking. One injury reported, causing the rider to sustain a mild concussion.
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 Affected
About 257
Sold At
REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $900.
Manufacturer
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy
Manufactured In
Italy