Cannondale Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles; Lefty Forks Can Break Unexpectedly
Recall 07211 · Jun 13, 2007 · Cannondale
6,700
units affected
6,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07211
- Date
- Jun 13, 2007
- Company
- Cannondale
- Units affected
- 6,700
- Product
- Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What can happen
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1,600 and $6,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mountain bicycles with lefty speed sl and lefty speed dlr forks?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.
What is the hazard?
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.