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Cannondale Road Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact any authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer for a free repair.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Cannondale's Web site at www.cannondale.com
The product
The following Cannondale bicycles are included in the recall. "Six" is printed on the bicycle's top tube and "Cannondale" is printed on the down tube. Bicycle Name (2009 Models) Bicycle Model Number Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 5 9RCT5D Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 6 9RCT6D Six 6 Triple 9RCT6T Six Carbon 5 9RSX5D Six Carbon 5 Compact 9RSX5C Six Carbon 6 Compact 9RSX6C
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,300
- Recall date
- March 17, 2009
- Brand
- Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2008 through February 2009 for between $1,500 and $2,100.
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 Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard”
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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