Cannondale Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-17). Hazards: fall, non compliance. Models: 9RCT5C, 9RCT5D, 9RCT6D, 9RCT6T, 9RSX5D, 9RSX5C…. About 1,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09155 |
| Published | 2009-03-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5, Six Carbon 6 Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Cannondale |
| Firms | Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 1,300 |
| Model numbers | 9RCT5C, 9RCT5D, 9RCT6D, 9RCT6T, 9RSX5D, 9RSX5C, 9RSX6C |
| Hazard classes | fall, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2008 through February 2009 for between $1,500 and $2,100. |
Description
The following Cannondale bicycles are included in the recall. "Six" is printed on the bicycle's top tube and "Cannondale" is printed on the down tube. Bicycle Name (2009 Models) Bicycle Model Number Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 5 9RCT5D Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 6 9RCT6D Six 6 Triple 9RCT6T Six Carbon 5 9RSX5D Six Carbon 5 Compact 9RSX5C Six Carbon 6 Compact 9RSX6C
Hazard
The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact any authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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