Scott Syncros 2016 FL1.0 Offset Seat Posts bicycles — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJun 3, 2016

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The seat posts can fracture leading to immediate loss of rider control which may cause accidents and injuries.

Measures taken

Recall of the product from end users — Importer (19/05/2016)

Product description

Model year 2016 SCOTT men’s and women’s road bicycles with SYNCROS FL 1.0 seat posts. “SCOTT” is printed on the bicycle down tube and “SYNCROS” is printed on the seat post. The bicycles are sold in black, grey and white with yellow, orange, green or blue decals.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

Key facts

Brand	Scott
Product	Syncros 2016 FL1.0 Offset Seat Posts · Bicycles
Model / type	Model: Syncros 2016 FL1.0 Offset Seat Posts with a 27.2mm diameter assembled on SCOTT 2016 Road bikes.
Batch	Bicycle models included in the recall are: Addict CX 10 disc, Addict SL, Addict Team Issue, Addict 10, Addict 15, Addict 20, Addict Gravel disc, Solace Premium disc, Solace 10 disc, Frame set Add.....
Category	Hobby/sports equipment
Country of origin	Taiwan
Reported by	Greece
Risk level	Serious risk
Published	Jun 3, 2016
Case number	A12/0686/16