CPSC recall · Reported November 25, 2020
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Bicycles with Aluminum Frames Due to Fall Risk
The aluminum frame pieces could have experienced thermal damage during a non-standard paint stripping operation and can bend or buckle, posing a fall hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the model year 2020 aluminum frames on Santa Cruz models Nomad 4a Al….
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Bicycles with Aluminum Frames Due to Fall Risk was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 25, 2020. Reason: The aluminum frame pieces could have experienced thermal damage during a non-standard paint stripping operati…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with aluminum frames and co…. Verify recall #21036 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The aluminum frame pieces could have experienced thermal damage during a non-standard paint stripping operati….
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- November 25, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21036 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
This recall involves the model year 2020 aluminum frames on Santa Cruz models Nomad 4a Aluminum, Bronson 3a Aluminum and the 5010 3a Aluminum and Juliana models Roubion 3a Aluminum and Furtado 3a Aluminum. The Nomad 4a Aluminum is black or eggplant (purple) color; the Bronson 3a Aluminum is red tide or olive color, and the 5010 3a Aluminum is dark gray and robins egg (light blue). The Roubion 3a Aluminum is maritime gray and the Furtado 3a Aluminum is fog (light gray). The name "Santa Cruz" or "Juliana" appears on the downtube of the bicycle frame. The model names appear in different locations on the front and rear triangles, depending on the model. Only frames without six small indents above the first letter of the serial number are included in this recall. The serial number is located on the bottom bracket shell.
Reason for recall
The aluminum frame pieces could have experienced thermal damage during a non-standard paint stripping operation and can bend or buckle, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with aluminum frames and contact the firm to arrange for a free inspection. Consumers with affected frames can choose either a free replacement aluminum frame or a refund voucher for the value of the recalled frame.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21036 |
| Date reported | November 25, 2020 |
| Date initiated | November 25, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 2,900 (In addition, about 216 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with aluminum frames and contact the firm to arrange for a free ins…
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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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