Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 14168 · announced May 5, 2014 · Kinesis Industry Co · 80 units affected
The product
This recall involves three models of 2014 tandem Cannondale bicycles, road 1, road 2 and 29 tandem. The road 1 and 29 tandem bicycles were sold in black with white graphics and the road 2 was sold in white with red and black graphics. "Cannondale" and "T1" or "T2" are printed on the aluminum frame bicycle. The 29 model is a mountain bike with 29-inch wheels and a 29 graphic decal affixed to the frame.
The hazard
The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Cycling Sports Groups has received two reports of loose steerer tubes. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers from October 2013 to December 2013 for between $2,700 and $5,400.
Consumer contact: Cycling Sports Group at (800) 726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can email the firm at custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.