January 14, 2005
Selle Royal/fi’zi:k Announces Recall of Bicycle Seats
Name of Product: Bicycle Seats
Units: About 257
Manufacturer: Selle Royal/fi’zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy.
Hazard: 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.
Description: The recall involves Selle Royal/fi’zi:k [cp]3pavé 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.
Sold at: REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats from March 2004 through September 2004 for about $900.
Manufactured In: Italy
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores for a replacement seat at no cost to the consumer.
Consumer Contact: Contact REI toll-free at (800) 426-4840 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT Monday through Sunday for more information.