Product Recall Number: 13-745
Why was Cannondale Slice RS bicycles and framesets recalled?
The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 13-745
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-08-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Cannondale Slice RS bicycles and framesets
Description: This recall includes all 2013 model year Cannondale triathlon and time trial Slice RS bikes including the Black Edition, Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 bicycles and framesets. The Black Edition bikes come in black and the word Cannondale is in green on the top tube. The Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 are white with red trim and the word Cannondale is in black on the down tube of the bicycle. The unusual brakes on the Slice RS models are mounted behind the front fork and under the chainstay.
Hazard Description: The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 500
Incidents: Cannondale received one report of a loose brake plate. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return the bike to a Cannondale retailer for a free repair, a Cannondale Terramo helmet and Classic Jersey. Cannondale is contacting its customers directly.
Sold At: Cannondale retailers nationwide between October 2012 and June 2013 for between $5,500 and $11,000 for the bike and $4,500 for the frameset.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed