The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14202·Announced 2014-06-10

SCOTT Recalls Speedster Bicycles Due to Front Fork Breakage Hazard

SCOTT is recalling 2014 Speedster and Contessa Speedster road bicycles because the front fork steerer tube can break, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (fork breakage) posing a fall hazard. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Scott USA Inc. is recalling 2014 SCOTT Speedster 30, Speedster 40, Contessa Speedster 25, and Contessa Speedster 35 road bicycles. The recall involves approximately 2,000 units sold in the United States. The bicycles were sold at authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide, both in retail stores and online, from about August 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,300.

The recall is being issued because the steerer tube in the front fork can break, which poses a fall hazard. Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking, but no injuries have been reported. The affected bicycles have the brand name "SCOTT" and the model name "Speedster" on the frame and were sold in black and white with blue, green, purple, or teal accents. The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals. The specific serial number ranges included in the recall are AS30500001-AS30504930, AS30700001-AS30704651, AS30900001-AS30903278, AS31100001-AS31103744, and AS40101604-AS40105463.

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and take them to an authorized SCOTT dealer. Consumers will receive a free replacement fork and have it installed at no cost. For more information, consumers can contact Scott USA toll-free at (888) 607-8365 ext. 2012 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.scott-sports.com and click on "Safety and Recalls" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
2014 SCOTT® Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles
Manufacturer
Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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