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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 3, 2015Serious
Cycling Sports Group Cannondale Mountain Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The OPI stem/steering tube assemblies can fail, posing a risk of injury from a fall.
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 immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will fit a locking reinforcement wedge assembly inside the OPI stem/steering tube and replace the clamp bolts.
Who to contact: Cycling Sports Group at 800-BIKE-USA (800-245-3872) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com or online at www.cannondale.com and click on "Recalls" under the Recalls & Safety link at the bottom of the page.
The product
This recall involves all model year 2011 through 2015 Flash, FSi , F-4, F-5, F-29, Lexi, RZ, Scalpel and Trigger Cannondale mountain bicycles, with OPI stem/steering tube assemblies "OPI" is printed diagonally across the stem/steering tube in black letters.
Details
- Units affected
- About 23,000 (in addition, about 800 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- September 3, 2015
- Brand
- Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2010 to July 2015 for between $2,000 and $10,000.
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: “Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Mountain 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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