Product Recall Number: 97-139
Why was C-Soles cycling shoes recalled?
The cleats could pull out of the sole. This could cause a cyclist's foot to slip off the pedal, leading to an injury.
Product Recall Number: 97-139
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1997-06-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: C-Soles cycling shoes
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale of Georgetown, Conn., is recalling 15,000 pairs of C-Soles cycling shoes because the cleats could pull out of the sole. This could cause a cyclist's foot to slip off the pedal, leading to an injury.Cannondale has received about 35 reports of cleats pulling out of the soles of the shoes. Some minor injuries have been reported.The C-Soles cycling shoes are multi-color, adult-sizes only. The cleats are selected by the consumer depending upon their bicycle pedal system. The cleats are fitted to the shoe by the dealer.The cycling shoes were sold at Cannondale dealers nationwide from early 1997 through April 1997 for between $59.99 and $79.99 a pair.Contact the Cannondale dealer for a free upgrade. Cannondale dealers will install a thin metal backing plate inside the shoe, under the insole. The backing plate provides a firmer attachment for the cleat, with only a minimal increase in the sole's stiffness. Consumers can call Cannondale toll-free at 800-BIKE-USA with any questions or for the name of the nearest Cannondale dealer.
Hazard Description: The cleats could pull out of the sole. This could cause a cyclist's foot to slip off the pedal, leading to an injury.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 15000
Incidents: Cannondale has received about 35 reports of cleats pulling out of the soles of the shoes. Some minor injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Contact the Cannondale dealer for a free upgrade. Cannondale dealers will install a thin metal backing plate inside the shoe, under the insole. The backing plate provides a firmer attachment for the cleat, with only a minimal increase in the sole's stiffness
Sold At: The cycling shoes were sold at Cannondale dealers nationwide from early 1997 through April 1997 for between $59.99 and $79.99 a pair.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Cannondale
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed