Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-07-21). Hazards: fall. About 3,100 units in the US and 400 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16229 |
| Published | 2016-07-21 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-21 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Cannondale commuter bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Cycling Sports Group |
| Firms | Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan (manufacturer); Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 3,100 |
| Units (Canada) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2010 through December 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,800. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
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 injuries
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.
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