CPSC, Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-01-14 · 05530
Hazards
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
Number
05530
Date
2005-01-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycle Seats
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy
Retailer(s)
REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats, from March 2004 through September 2004, for about $900.
Country of manufacture
Italy
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.