CPSC recall · Reported January 14, 2005
CPSC, Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats
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 i…
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy recalled The recall involves Selle Royal/fi'zi:k [cp] pavé bicycle seat part number 7403SXS 03 907….
CPSC, Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats was recalled by Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy in January 14, 2005. Reason: The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break, c…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores fo…. Verify recall #05530 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy issued this CPSC recall-The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break, c….
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- January 14, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05530 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.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores for a replacement seat, at no cost to the consumer.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05530 |
| Date reported | January 14, 2005 |
| Date initiated | January 14, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy |
| Affected scope | About 257 |
| 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
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores for a replacement seat, at no cost to the …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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