Product Recall Number: 07-517
Why was Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles recalled?
The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Product Recall Number: 07-517
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-01-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles. The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.Name of Product: Cannondale 2007 Model Road BicyclesUnits: About 700Manufacturer: Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.Hazard: The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled road racing bicycles are made from aluminum and carbon fiber or all carbon fiber. The model name is printed on the bicycle's top tube. They were sold in the following colors: natural aluminum/carbon, red, black or black and blue. Recalled models include:Cannondale Models2007 Six 13 Team 12007 Six 13 Team 1/Compact Drive /td>2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Compact Drive Si Crank2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Standard bottom bracket, Dura Ace CrankSold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2006 through November 2006 for between $3,200 and $4,500.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately until inspected or repaired. Cannondale or Authorized Cannondale Dealers have contacted affected consumers directly for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.Consumer Contact: Consumers with one of the recalled models who have not been contacted by Cannondale or an Authorized Cannondale Dealer can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKE-USA between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com.
Hazard Description: The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Inspect, Repair
Units: About 700
Incidents: No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately until inspected or repaired. Cannondale or Authorized Cannondale Dealers have contacted affected consumers directly for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Sold At: Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2006 through November 2006 for between $3,200 and $4,500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed