SCOTT Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 16166. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The seat post can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and return them to an authorized SCOTT dealer to have a free replacement seat post installed.
CPSC recall 16166 has the recall date 19 May 2016. The notice names the firm SCOTT. The recall has about 1,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 11 reports of broken seat posts outside of the U.S. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,400 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2016 SCOTT men's and women's road bicycles with SYNCROS FL 0.1 seat posts. 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 Addict 10 (HMF), Frame set Addict CX 10 disc (HMX) mech / Di2 and Seatpost Syncros FL1.0 Carbon Offset 27.2mm. "SCOTT" is printed on the bicycle down tube and "SYNCROS" is printed on the seat post. The bicycles were sold in black, gray and white with yellow, orange, green or blue decals. A complete list of serial numbers included in the recall can be found at http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/company/safety-and-recalls. The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals. |
| Product | SCOTT bicycles with SYNCROS seat posts, About 1,400 (in addition, 170 bicycles were sold in Canada), Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide and online from June 2015 through March 2016 for between $3,300 and $9,700. |
| Importer | SCOTT USA Inc |
| Distributor | SCOTT USA Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,400Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name SCOTT
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2015 | SCOTT Recalls Vanish Evo Bicycle Helmets Due to Head Injury Hazard |
| 25 Jun 2014 | Scott, Trek Recall Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash Hazard |
| 10 Jun 2014 | SCOTT Recalls Speedster Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| 1 Jul 1997 | Bicycle Cranks Recalled by Shimano |
| 13 Mar 1996 | Unishock Suspension Forks Recalled by Scott Usa |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16166The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16166. https://recallregister.com/product/6733-scott-recalls-bicycles-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16166 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 11 reports of broken seat posts outside of the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide and online from June 2015 through March 2016 for between $3,300 and $9,700.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16166?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16166?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,400 (in addition, 170 bicycles were sold in Canada)