Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-03). Hazards: fall, crash. About 1,200 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`07260`
Published	2007-08-03
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Bicycles & Accessories
Products	2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks
Firm named in the title	Raleigh America
Firms	Carbonage Technology, of Baoan, China (manufacturer); Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash. (importer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	1,200
Hazard classes	fall, crash
Remedy classes	replace, stop use
Sold	Raleigh America dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1930.

Description

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.

Hazard

The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Remedy

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 injuries

Raleigh America has received three reports of forks breaking, resulting in injuries, including a dislocated shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw.

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