CPSC, Full Speed Ahead Announce Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.

Recall #: 04227
Affected scope: About 1,375 sets

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Full Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington recalled The Full Speed Ahead Scatto quick release was sold as standard equipment for RD-400 and X….

CPSC, Full Speed Ahead Announce Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases Firms agree… was recalled by Full Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington in September 29, 2004. Reason: An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit ino…. Remedy: Free replacement. Consumers should stop using the quick releases and call Full Speed Ahea…. Verify recall #04227 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Full Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington issued this CPSC recall-An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit ino….

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agency class: September 29, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04227 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Reason for recall

An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.

Remedy, what to do

Free replacement. Consumers should stop using the quick releases and call Full Speed Ahead toll-free at (877) 743-3372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to Full Speed Ahead, Inc., 12810 NE 178th St #102, Woodinville, WA 98072.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04227
Date reported	September 29, 2004
Date initiated	September 29, 2004
Recalling firm	Full Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington
Affected scope	About 1,375 sets
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Free replacement. Consumers should stop using the quick releases and call Full Speed Ahead toll-free at (877) 743-3372 from 8 a.m…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The Full Speed Ahead Scatto quick release was sold as standard equipment for RD-400 and XC-300 bicycle wheelsets and also separately. The levers are laser etched "FSA" and the end pieces have a distinctive round shape.. Recalled by Full Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington. Units affected: About 1,375 sets.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 29, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04227.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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