Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard
USCannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard
Recalling Firm: Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
Product Description & Identification
The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models: Model # Product Retail Price 8AVPFR Scalpel Frameset about $3,200 8VPO Scalpel Team about $6,900 8VP1 Scalpel 1 about $6,400 8VP2 Scalpel 2 about $4,300 Only certain serial numbers are affected.
Affected Products
Cannondale 2008 model year "Scalpel" mountain bikes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Cannondale-Recalls-Scalpel-Mountain-Bikes-Frame-Failure-Poses-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/42790c07cb3f40a0a5635f48c777edf0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Mountain Bike |
| Hazards › Name | The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Cannondale 2008 model year "Scalpel" mountain bikes |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 150 |
| Recall I D | 4556 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007. |
| Recall Date | 2008-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models: Model # Product Retail Price 8AVPFR Scalpel Frameset about $3,200 8VPO Scalpel Team about $6,900 8VP1 Scalpel 1 about $6,400 8VP2 Scalpel 2 about $4,300 Only certain serial numbers are affected. |
| Recall Number | 08534 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn. |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to custserv@cannondale.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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