Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 14168 · May 5, 2014 · Cycling Sports Group
80
units affected
80
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14168
- Date
- May 5, 2014
- Company
- Cycling Sports Group
- Units affected
- 80
- Product
- 2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves three models of 2014 tandem Cannondale bicycles, road 1, road 2 and 29 tandem. The road 1 and 29 tandem bicycles were sold in black with white graphics and the road 2 was sold in white with red and black graphics. "Cannondale" and "T1" or "T2" are printed on the aluminum frame bicycle. The 29 model is a mountain bike with 29-inch wheels and a 29 graphic decal affixed to the frame.
What can happen
The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cycling Sports Groups has received two reports of loose steerer tubes. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale dealers from October 2013 to December 2013 for between $2,700 and $5,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2014 cannondale tandem bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
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.