CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
USCPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recalling Firm: Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front shocks can break apart internally while riding. If this happens, the shock halves can separate, causing the ATV suspension to fail. The operator can lose control of the ATV, possibly resulting in injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
These 2002 and 2003 model year ATVs have "Cannondale" and "Cannibal" on both sides of the bodywork. "Cannondale" appears on the rear fenders and bodywork of the vehicle; "Cannibal" appears roughly inboard of the operator's knee location.
Affected Products
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Cannondale-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/efceafac693b45d0962c3b090b4285d0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled ATV |
| Hazards › Name | The front shocks can break apart internally while riding. If this happens, the shock halves can separate, causing the ATV suspension to fail. The operator can lose control of the ATV, possibly resulting in injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | Cannondale Corp. has received 11 reports of these front shocks breaking apart. One consumer has suffered a broken leg. |
| Products › Name | All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,100 |
| Recall I D | 2464 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop riding these ATVs and contact their local Cannondale dealer to schedule an appointment to have the front shocks replaced for free. |
| Retailers › Name | Cannondale dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from February 2002 through September 2002, for $7,000. |
| Recall Date | 2002-11-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | These 2002 and 2003 model year ATVs have "Cannondale" and "Cannibal" on both sides of the bodywork. "Cannondale" appears on the rear fenders and bodywork of the vehicle; "Cannibal" appears roughly inboard of the operator's knee location. |
| Recall Number | 03511 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Cannondale toll free at (877) 357-6686 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m ET Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday, and between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET Sunday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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