Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard
Recall 08534 · Jan 8, 2008 · Cannondale
150
units affected
150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08534
- Date
- Jan 8, 2008
- Company
- Cannondale
- Units affected
- 150
- Product
- Cannondale 2008 model year "Scalpel" mountain bikes
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models: Model # Product Retail Price 8AVPFR Scalpel Frameset about $3,200 8VPO Scalpel Team about $6,900 8VP1 Scalpel 1 about $6,400 8VP2 Scalpel 2 about $4,300 Only certain serial numbers are affected.
What can happen
The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cannondale 2008 model year "scalpel" mountain bikes?
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.
What is the hazard?
The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
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.