CPSC2007-06-13
Cannondale Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles; Lefty Forks Can Break Unexpectedly
Cannondale Bicycle Corp., Bethel, Conn.
Hazard
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.
Sold at
Authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1,600 and $6,500.
Affected count
About 6,700
Injuries reported
Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks
Consumer contact
Owners of these bicycles may call Cannondale's toll free number: 800- BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Cannondale-Announces-Recall-of-Mountain-Bicycles-Lefty-Forks-Can-Break-UnexpectedlyDon't want to check this manually?
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