CPSCGeneral Alert
Cannondale Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
Published: May 19, 2009Recall ID: 09225Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves model year 2008 Cannondale Adventure 2, Adventure 3, Adventure 2 Feminine and Adventure 3 Feminine bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle's frame. The bicycles have a suspension fork with the words "cannondale AT35 adventure trail" printed on them. Bicycles equipped with the Rock Shox i-ride fork are not included in the recall.
Affected Products
Bicycles with JD suspension forks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Cannondale-Recalls-Bicycles-JD-Forks-Can-Lose-Alignment-Posing-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Cannondale Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a4015e8a555f43728ad2fae8b3fb108e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/be19c8c4b0df404fa2e6107ee806cbdd.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Fork Detail |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Bicycles with JD suspension forks |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 5320 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn. |
| Retailers › Name | Cannondale bicycle dealers from February 2009 through April 2009 for between $600 and $800. |
| Recall Date | 2009-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves model year 2008 Cannondale Adventure 2, Adventure 3, Adventure 2 Feminine and Adventure 3 Feminine bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle's frame. The bicycles have a suspension fork with the words "cannondale AT35 adventure trail" printed on them. Bicycles equipped with the Rock Shox i-ride fork are not included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 09225 |
| Manufacturers › Name | JD Components, of Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 (BIKEUSA) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |