CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Cane Creek Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts
Published: July 24, 2002Recall ID: 02208Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts are black and silver and have a range of serial numbers between 10894 and 18710. The serial number can be found inside the seat post's tube, toward the bottom of the post. The words, "Cane Creek" and "Thudbuster" are also printed on the seat post. The seat posts are made in the U.S.
Affected Products
THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Cane-Creek-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycle-Suspension-Seat-Posts- |
| Title | CPSC, Cane Creek Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/suspension-seat-post.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Post |
| Hazards › Name | The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Cane Creek has received 18 reports of cradles breaking; though, no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,700 |
| Recall I D | 2180 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent bicycle dealers nationwide sold these seat posts, between November 2000 and June 2002, for about $140. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts are black and silver and have a range of serial numbers between 10894 and 18710. The serial number can be found inside the seat post's tube, toward the bottom of the post. The words, "Cane Creek" and "Thudbuster" are also printed on the seat post. The seat posts are made in the U.S. |
| Recall Number | 02208 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.C. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should contact Cane Creek Cycling Components at (800) 234-2725 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.canecreek.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmCane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.C.