CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Vehicle Accident
CPSC, Full Speed Ahead Announce Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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 Details
Sold At
Bike shops, catalogs, and Web sites sold the recalled quick releases nationwide, from October 2003 through September 2004, for $49.95 per set.
Injuries
There have been 12 reports of the quick release mechanism failing, but no injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Full Speed Ahead
Recall Number
04227
Product Information
Product Name
Full Speed Ahead Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer Name
Full Speed Ahead
Manufactured In
Taiwan