Cycling Sports Group Recalls Front Racks for Cannondale Treadwell Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 20179 · Sep 9, 2020 · Cycling Sports Group
1,975
units affected
1,975
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20179
- Date
- Sep 9, 2020
- Company
- Cycling Sports Group
- Units affected
- 1,975
- Product
- Front Racks with Bamboo Trays
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Front Rack with a Bamboo Tray for Cycling Sports Group Cannondale Treadwell bicycles. The rack has a black metal frame and a bamboo tray. "ISO11243:2016 YUENI MAX 10KG" is printed on the bamboo tray.
What can happen
The recalled front racks on the bicycles can detach and cause the bicycle's front wheel to abruptly stop, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle until the front rack is removed, and contact their local authorized Cannondale dealer or Cycling Sports Group to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cycling Sports Group has received reports of two incidents of the tray detaching and contacting the bicycle wheel, one resulting in a fall involving minor cuts and bruises, and the other involving both bruising and a concussion.
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from April 2019 through June 2020 for between $950 to $2,750 for the bicycles sold with the front racks, and $100 for the racks sold separately.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled front racks with bamboo trays?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle until the front rack is removed, and contact their local authorized Cannondale dealer or Cycling Sports Group to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The recalled front racks on the bicycles can detach and cause the bicycle's front wheel to abruptly stop, 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.