Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16229 · Jul 21, 2016 · Cycling Sports Group
3,100
units affected
3,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16229
- Date
- Jul 21, 2016
- Company
- Cycling Sports Group
- Units affected
- 3,100
- Product
- Cannondale commuter bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles. They were sold in black. Only bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork. The frame is matte black. A Cannondale decal can be found on the downtube.
What can happen
The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace the fork free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 30 reports of the bicycle's fork axle cracking; including an injury report of a fall that resulted in a concussion and bruising.
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2010 through December 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cannondale commuter bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace the fork free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's fork axle can crack, 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.