Cycling Sports Group Recalls Front Racks for Cannondale Treadwell Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 20179 · announced September 9, 2020 · Cycling Sports Group · 1,975 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Front Rack with a Bamboo Tray for Cycling Sports Group Cannondale Treadwell bicycles. The rack has a black metal frame and a bamboo tray. "ISO11243:2016 YUENI MAX 10KG" is printed on the bamboo tray.
The hazard
The recalled front racks on the bicycles can detach and cause the bicycle's front wheel to abruptly stop, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle until the front rack is removed, and contact their local authorized Cannondale dealer or Cycling Sports Group to arrange for a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Cycling Sports Group has received reports of two incidents of the tray detaching and contacting the bicycle wheel, one resulting in a fall involving minor cuts and bruises, and the other involving both bruising and a concussion.
Sold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from April 2019 through June 2020 for between $950 to $2,750 for the bicycles sold with the front racks, and $100 for the racks sold separately. The front racks were included as original equipment on some bicycles; on other bicycles, the front racks were sold separately as ad-on equipment.
Consumer contact: Local authorized Cannondale dealer, or Cycling Sports Group at 800-245-3872 (800-BIKE USA) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, by email to ridersupport@cannondale.com, or at www.cannondale.com and click on “Recalls and Notices” 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.