Cannondale recalls 2011-2015 mountain bikes with OPI stem assemblies that can fail, causing falls. Stop using immediately and get a free repair at an authorized dealer.
The OPI stem/steering tube assemblies can fail, posing a risk of injury from a fall.
Cannondale is recalling mountain bicycles made between 2011 and 2015 that have OPI stem/steering tube assemblies. These parts can fail, increasing the risk of injury from a fall while riding.
The OPI stem/steering tube assemblies can fail under normal use, which may cause the bicycle to fall. This failure could lead to injury from the fall, especially if the rider is moving at speed.
Mountain bike owners who purchased Cannondale bicycles from 2011 to 2015 with OPI stem/steering tube assemblies are affected. Riders using these bikes are at the highest risk of injury if the stem fails during a fall.
Check for the OPI stem/steering tube assembly with "OPI" printed diagonally across the stem in black letters. The recall covers all Cannondale mountain bikes from model years 2011 through 2015.
Immediately stop using the recalled bicycle to avoid the risk of injury from a fall.
Take the bicycle to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair that includes fitting a locking reinforcement wedge assembly and replacing the clamp bolts.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will fit a locking reinforcement wedge assembly inside the OPI stem/steering tube and replace the clamp bolts.
The recall covers Cannondale mountain bicycles from model years 2011 through 2015.
Look for the OPI stem/steering tube assembly with "OPI" printed diagonally across the stem in black letters.
Immediately stop using it and take it to an authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cannondale to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6500 — Cannondale Cannondale mountain bicycles with OPI stem/steering tube Hello, I own a Cannondale mountain bicycles with OPI stem/steering tube that is covered by recall 6500 from Cannondale. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will fit a locking reinforcement wedge assembly inside the OPI stem/steering tube and replace the clamp bolts. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
