Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Cannondale commuter bicycles

Date of Recall
2016-07-21

CPSC Release Number
16-229

Manufactured In
Taiwan

Units
About 3,100 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer
Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan

Importer
Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.

Sold By
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2010 through December 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,800.

Problem/Hazard
The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
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.

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.

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.

Consumer Contact
Cannondale at 800-726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.cannondale.com and click on Safety Notices and Recalls at the bottom right-hand corner of the main page for more information.

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