Cycling Sports Group Recalls Front Racks for Cannondale Treadwell Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Front Racks with Bamboo Trays

Date of Recall
2020-09-09

CPSC Release Number
20-179

Manufactured In
Taiwan

Units
About 1,975 (In addition, about 114 were sold in Canada)

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

Sold By
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from April 2019 through June 2020 for between $950 to $2,750 for the bicycles sold with the front racks, and $100 for the racks sold separately.  The front racks were included as original equipment on some bicycles; on other bicycles, the front racks were sold separately as ad-on equipment.

Problem/Hazard
The recalled front racks on the bicycles can detach and cause the bicycle's front wheel to abruptly stop, posing a fall hazard.

Injuries/Incidents
Cycling Sports Group has received reports of two incidents of the tray detaching and contacting the bicycle wheel, one resulting in a fall involving minor cuts and bruises, and the other involving both bruising and a concussion.

Description

This recall involves the Front Rack with a Bamboo Tray for Cycling Sports Group Cannondale Treadwell bicycles.  The rack has a black metal frame and a bamboo tray.  "ISO11243:2016 YUENI MAX 10KG" is printed on the bamboo tray.

Remedy
Repair

Consumer Contact
Local authorized Cannondale dealer, or Cycling Sports Group at 800-245-3872 (800-BIKE USA) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, by email to [email protected], or at www.cannondale.com and click on "Recalls and Notices" for more information.

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