Cannondale Recalls Slice RS Bikes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
USCannondale Recalls Slice RS Bikes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes all 2013 model year Cannondale triathlon and time trial Slice RS bikes including the Black Edition, Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 bicycles and framesets. The Black Edition bikes come in black and the word Cannondale is in green on the top tube. The Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 are white with red trim and the word Cannondale is in black on the down tube of the bicycle. The unusual brakes on the Slice RS models are mounted behind the front fork and under the chainstay.
Affected Products
Cannondale Slice RS bicycles and framesets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Cannondale-Recalls-Slice-RS-Bikes |
| Title | Cannondale Recalls Slice RS Bikes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13745.BlackEditionLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Cannondale Slice RS Black Edition |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13745.SliceRSUltegraLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2013 Slice RS Ultegra |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13745.SliceRSUltegraDiLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | 2013 Slice RS Ultegra Di2 |
| Hazards › Name | The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Cannondale received one report of a loose brake plate. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Cannondale Slice RS bicycles and framesets |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 1517 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return the bike to a Cannondale retailer for a free repair, a Cannondale Terramo helmet and Classic Jersey. Cannondale is contacting its customers directly. |
| Importers › Name | Cycling Sports Group Inc., Bethel Conn. |
| Retailers › Name | Cannondale retailers nationwide between October 2012 and June 2013 for between $5,500 and $11,000 for the bike and $4,500 for the frameset. |
| Recall Date | 2013-08-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes all 2013 model year Cannondale triathlon and time trial Slice RS bikes including the Black Edition, Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 bicycles and framesets. The Black Edition bikes come in black and the word Cannondale is in green on the top tube. The Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 are white with red trim and the word Cannondale is in black on the down tube of the bicycle. The unusual brakes on the Slice RS models are mounted behind the front fork and under the chainstay. |
| Recall Number | 13745 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cannondale.com and click on Safety at the bottom of the page. Consumers can also send an e-mail to custserv@cyclingsportsgroup.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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