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Product recall · CPSCJuly 21, 2016Serious
Cycling Sports Group Commuter Bicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace the fork free of charge.
Who to contact: Cannondale at 800-726-2453 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 Safety Notices and Recalls at the bottom right-hand corner of the main page for more information.
The product
This recall involves 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles. They were sold in black. Only bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork. The frame is matte black. A Cannondale decal can be found on the downtube.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,100 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- July 21, 2016
- Brand
- Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan, Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 30 reports of the bicycle's fork axle cracking; including an injury report of a fall that resulted in a concussion and bruising.
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2010 through December 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,800.
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 Commuter 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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