Avanti Bicycle Company Ltd—Avanti Circa & Scott CX Bikes

PRA number

2011/12529

Published date

Product description

The Avanti Circa 1 & 2 and the Scott CX Comp & Team are 'Cyclocross' bicycles, identified by the fact that they have 700c wheels & cantilever brakes.

RRP's:
Avanti Circa 1 $1399
Avanti Circa 2 $1899
Scott CX Comp $ 1799
Scott CX Team $2799
Circa 1
Circa 2
CX Comp
CX Team
Identifying features
Avanti Circa: Model number: A1CC15xx & A1CC25xx Serial number: U03Kxxxxx to U11Kxxxxx Scott CX: Model number: 2181280xx & 2181290xx Serial number: GS00xxxx

Other identifying numbers

Avanti Circa:
Model number: A1CC15xx & A1CC25xx
Serial number: U03Kxxxxx to U11Kxxxxx

Scott CX:
Model number: 2181280xx & 2181290xx
Serial number: GS00xxxx

Reasons the product is recalled

The above models of bicycles have not been supplied with a ‘front brake cable safety device’ as per the requirements of the pedal bicycle mandatory standard.

The hazards to consumers

In the absence of a front brake cable safety device, the sudden wheel stoppage caused by a front brake cable failure could result in injury.

What consumers should do

Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact Avanti Bicycle Company to be directed to the nearest authorised dealer to have a front brake cable safety device fitted.

Safety devices are expected to be available for fitting in-store from April 28, 2011 at no cost to the consumer.

If you require further information please contact Avanti Bicycle Company on 1300 883 305 or ausrecall@avantibikes.com.

Traders who sold this product

Avanti & Scott authorized dealers throughout Australia

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

-

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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