Seatpost failure leads to bicycle recall

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Easton Sports is recalling about 200 bicycles because their seatposts can fail.

The seatposts are black with red and gray graphics and carry the name Easton and the model “EC90.” The carbon top clamp can crack, causing a fall and injury, although none have been reported.

The seatposts were made in China and imported by Easton Sports of Scotts Valley, California.

They were used on Turner Suspension Bikes and Ibis Cycles and sold through distributor Security Bicycle Accessories, according the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is assisting in the recall. A press release on the recall can be found at the Easton Sports is recalling about 200 bicycles because their seatposts can fail.

'>CPSC website.

The seatposts cost $150 to $200 and were sold this past April through August.

Although the seat clamp is the only troublesome part, the CPSC is calling this a bicycle recall.

Easton advises anyone who owns one of these seatposts to stop riding the bicycle and contact Easton Sports for a free replacement top seat clamp. Consumers can call Easton Sports at (866) 892-6059 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.


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