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Product recall · CPSCJune 13, 2007Serious
Cannondale Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles; Lefty Forks Can Break Unexpectedly
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.
Who to contact: Owners of these bicycles may call Cannondale's toll free number: 800- BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com
The product
The carbon or aluminum bicycle forks were sold on Cannondale mountain bicycle models listed below: Bicycle model code, product Retail price Lefty Speed Carbon SL 2007 Taurine Carbon Team Replica 2007 Scalpel 1 2007 Scalpel Team Replica 2007 Rush Carbon 1 2007 Rush Carbon Team 2007 aftermarket, replacement Lefty Speed Carbon SL forks $5500 $5000 $5500 $6000 $6500 $1400 Lefty Speed DLR 2 (including bonded, 100mm and 80mm) 2007 Rush Carbon 2 (This model also included in the recall for Cranksets - CPSC press release #07-206) 2007 Rush 3 2007 Rush 4 2007 Rush 5 2007 Caffeine 29'er 2007 Scalpel 2 2007 Scalpel 3 2007 Caffeine 1 2007 Caffeine 2 2007 Rush Feminine 1 2007 aftermarket, replacement Lefty Speed (bonded, 100mm and 80mm) DLR 2 2008 Rush Carbon 3 $4500 $2600 $2100 $1700 $1600 $3500 $2600 $2200 $1600 $2000 $950 $3500
Details
- Units affected
- About 6,700
- Recall date
- June 13, 2007
- Brand
- Cannondale Bicycle Corp., Bethel, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.
Authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1,600 and $6,500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cannondale Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles; Lefty Forks Can Break Unexpectedly”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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