Full Speed Ahead Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases

Full Speed Ahead (FSA) Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases

Date of Recall

2004-09-29

CPSC Release Number

04-227

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 1,375 sets

Manufacturer

Full Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington

Sold By

Bike shops, catalogs, and Web sites sold the recalled quick releases nationwide from October 2003 through September 2004 for $49.95 per set.

Problem/Hazard

An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.

Injuries/Incidents

There have been 12 reports of the quick release mechanism failing, but no injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

Remedy

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.

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