Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 16229 · announced July 21, 2016 · Post Moderne Tech · 3,100 units affected
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.
The hazard
The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2010 through December 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,800.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.