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CPSCRecalled Sep 29, 2004 · #04227

CPSC, Full Speed Ahead Announce Recall of Scatto Bicycle Wheel Quick Releases Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Full Speed Ahead (FSA) Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases
Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Manufacturer
Full Speed Ahead, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice