Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control
Recall 07260 · Aug 3, 2007 · Raleigh America
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07260
- Date
- Aug 3, 2007
- Company
- Raleigh America
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- 2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves the 2007 Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0 and Cadent Carbon bicycle models with carbon forks. "Raleigh" is printed on the down tube of the bicycle, and the model name is printed on the top tube.
What can happen
The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to place of purchase. Raleigh bicycle dealers will replace the forks at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Raleigh America has received three reports of forks breaking, resulting in injuries, including a dislocated shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw.
- Sold at
- Raleigh America dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1930.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2007 raleigh cadent bicycles with carbonage carbon forks?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to place of purchase. Raleigh bicycle dealers will replace the forks at no charge.
What is the hazard?
The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
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.