Cervélo USA Recalls R5 and Caledonia-5 Bicycles and Cervélo Replacement Stems Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 22222 · Sep 15, 2022 · Cervélo USA
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22222
- Date
- Sep 15, 2022
- Company
- Cervélo USA
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Model Year 2022 Cervélo R5 and Caledonia-5 bicycles and Cervélo ST31 LT replacement stems
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Model Year 2022 Cervélo R5 and Caledonia-5 bicycles and Cervélo ST31 LT replacement stems. Cervélo and R5 or Caledonia-5 are printed on bicycle's frame. The ST31 LT replacement stems were sold only in black. The recalled bicycles and framesets were sold in the following colors/SKUs. Only the Cervélo bicycles or stems listed below are included in the recall. Model Description Color Description R5 Dura Ace Di2 Five Black R5 Red eTap AXS Five Black R5 Force eTap AXS Lime/Black R5 Force eTap AXS Five Black R5 Ultegra Di2 Lime/Black R5 Ultegra Di2 Five Black R5 Frameset Five Black R5 Frameset Lime/Black R5 Frameset Jumbo-Visma Replica Caledonia-5 Dura Ace Di2 Oasis Caledonia-5 Red eTap AXS Five Black Caledonia-5 Frameset Five Black Caledonia-5 Frameset Aqua Pearl Caledonia-5 Frameset Oasis ST31 LT Replacement Stem Black
What can happen
The handlebars on the bicycles can slip in the stem and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the two recalled models of Cervélo bicycles and Cervélo replacement stems and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to arrange for a free repair to replace the faceplate.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 13 reports of handlebar slippage. One injury has been reported, resulting from a fall.
- Sold at
- Cervélo dealers nationwide sold the bicycles and replacement stems from May 2021 through July 2022 for between $5,000 and $13,000 (bicycles) and about $300 (ST31 LT replacement stems).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled model year 2022 cervélo r5 and caledonia-5 bicycles and cervélo st31 lt replacement stems?
Consumers should immediately stop using the two recalled models of Cervélo bicycles and Cervélo replacement stems and contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to arrange for a free repair to replace the faceplate.
What is the hazard?
The handlebars on the bicycles can slip in the stem and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
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.