CPSC Recall: Scott, Trek Recall Sportster, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, Cali, Marlin, Montare, Neko, Utopia, and Wahoo Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash Hazard

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Recall Details

Units

About 5,200 forks on Scott bicycles and about 120,000 forks on Trek bicycles

Description

This recall involves SR Suntour front forks on 13 models of Scott and 11 models of Trek 2011, 2012 and 2013 bicycles.

Recalled Scott bicycles have 700c wheels, disc brakes and one of the following Suntour front fork models: NEX or NCX. Bicycle model names and numbers are on the main frame of each bicycle in a location that varies by model. The model year can be identified by the color scheme of the bicycle frame. The fork’s model name is printed on the outer sides of the fork.

The following Scott bicycles with Suntour forks are being recalled:

Model Name(s)	Model Year(s) and Color	SR Suntour Fork
Sportster 10 Men	2011 (black/white/gold)	NCX
Sportster 10 Solution	2011 (black/white/gold)	NCX
Sportster 25 Men	2011 (white/brown/black)	NCX
Sportster 25 Solution	2011 (white/red/orange)	NCX
Sportster 30 Men	2011 (grey/white) 2012 (white/black/grey/gold)	NEX
Sportster 30 Solution	2011 (black/white/grey)	NEX
Sportster 55 Lady	2011 (black/white/gold) 2012 (white/purple)	NEX
Sportster 55 Men	2011 (black/white/orange)	NEX
Sportster X30 Men	2013 (black/white/grey/red)	NEX
Sportster X30 Solution	2013 (black/blue/grey)	NEX
Sportster X40 Men	2013 (black/white/blue)	NEX
Sportster X50 Men	2013 (grey/white/black)	NEX
Sportster X50 Lady	2013 (white/grey)	NEX

Recalled Trek bicycles have disc brakes and one of the following Suntour front fork models: NEX, NRX (with IS mounts), XCM (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels) or XCT (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels). Bicycle model names and numbers are on the top tube near the seat tube or near the head tube. Bicycles with a serial number ending in F, G or H should be taken to the dealer for inspection. The serial number is on the frame of the bicycle under the bottom bracket. The fork’s model name is printed on the outer sides of the fork.

The following Trek bicycles with Suntour forks are being recalled:

Model Name(s)	Model Year(s)	SR Suntour Fork
8.3 DS	2012 and 2013	NEX
8.4 DS	2012 and 2013	NRX
8.5 DS	2012 and 2013	NRX
8.6 DS	2013	NRX
Cali	2013	XCM
Marlin and Marlin SS	2011	XCT
Marlin	2012 and 2013	XCM
Marlin SS	2012	XCM
Montare	2011	NRX
Neko SL	2012 and 2013	NRX
Utopia	2011	NRX
Wahoo	2011	XCM
Wahoo	2012 and 2013	XCT

Incidents/Injuries

Scott has received one report of a broken SR Suntour fork. No injuries were reported. Trek has received 28 reports of broken forks. Five injuries have been reported, including minor bruises, a separated shoulder and broken bones.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. Consumers with recalled Scott bicycles should take them to an authorized Scott dealer for a free repair of the NEX model or a free replacement lower fork for the NCX model. Consumers with recalled Trek bicycles should take them to an authorized Trek dealer for a free repair of NEX, XCM and XCT models or a free replacement of the NRX model.

Sold at

Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2010 to November 2013 for between $450 and $1,100 for Scott bicycles and from May 2010 to June 2014 for between $600 and $1,370 for Trek bicycles.

Importer

Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho and Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.

Manufactured in

China and Taiwan

CPSC Recall: Tern Stile: Link Uno, Link D7i, Link D8, Link P9, Link P7i, and Link P24h

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http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Stile-Products-Recalls-Tern-Folding-Bicycles/

Description

The recall involves Link Uno, Link D7i, Link D8,
Link P9, Link P7i, and Link P24h models of Tern brand adult folding
bikes. These six models were sold in black/blue, black/green,
black/grey, black/red dark grey/light grey, grey/orange and white/pink
color combinations. “Tern” is printed on the front end of the top tube
and on other portions of the frame. The model name is printed on the
middle of the top tube. Recalled bicycles have a 10-character
alphanumeric serial number that begin with either AI1133 through AI1137
or AI1151 through AI1213 stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the
bike. An alphanumeric service tag number is located on the front of the
seat tube and this number can be used to determine if the bicycle is
affected by going to the firm’s website.

Incidents/Injuries

No incidents or injuries reported in the U.S. The
firm has received 11 reports of the bicycle frames cracking including
five reports of minor scrapes and bruises from outside of the U.S.

Remedy

Consumers
should immediately stop using the bicycles and contact Stile Products
or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free
replacement frame and have it installed at no cost or they can upgrade
their bike to one of three designated models at an additional cost.

Sold exclusively at

Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from November 2011 to April 2014 for between $600 and $1250.

Distributor

Stile Products Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.

Manufacturer

Taicang A&I Medical Appliances Co., of Jiangsu, China

Manufactured in

China

CPSC Recall: 2014 SCOTT® Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles

 

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http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/SCOTT-Recalls-Speedster-Bicycles/

Recall Details

Units

About 2,000 in the United States

Description

This
recall involves model year 2014 SCOTT men’s and women’s road bicycles,
models Speedster 30, Speedster 40, Contessa Speedster 25 and Contessa
Speedster 35. The bikes have the brand name “SCOTT” and the model name
“Speedster” on the frame. They were sold in black and white with blue,
green, purple or teal accents. The following serial number ranges are
included in the recall: AS30500001–AS30504930, AS30700001–AS30704651,
AS30900001–AS30903278, AS31100001–AS31103744 and AS40101604–AS40105463.
The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the
underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals.

Incidents/Injuries

Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers
should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized
SCOTT dealer. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a free
replacement fork and have it installed at no cost.

Sold at

Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide at retail and online from about August 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,300.

Manufacturer

Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho

Manufactured in

Cambodia

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