CPSCGeneral Alert
Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Inju...
Published: May 5, 2014Recall ID: 14168Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves three models of 2014 tandem Cannondale bicycles, road 1, road 2 and 29 tandem. The road 1 and 29 tandem bicycles were sold in black with white graphics and the road 2 was sold in white with red and black graphics. "Cannondale" and "T1" or "T2" are printed on the aluminum frame bicycle. The 29 model is a mountain bike with 29-inch wheels and a 29 graphic decal affixed to the frame.
Affected Products
2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Cycling-Sports-Group-Recalls-Cannondale-Tandem-Road-Bicycles |
| Title | Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14168.C14_Road_Tandem_1_Hero%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | C14 Road Tandem 1 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14168.c14_Road_Tandem_2_Hero%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | C14 Road Tandem 2 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14168.c14_Tandem_29_Hero%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | C14 Tandem 29 |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Cycling Sports Groups has received two reports of loose steerer tubes. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80 |
| Recall I D | 1673 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork. |
| Importers › Name | Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Cannondale dealers from October 2013 to December 2013 for between $2,700 and $5,400. |
| Recall Date | 2014-05-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves three models of 2014 tandem Cannondale bicycles, road 1, road 2 and 29 tandem. The road 1 and 29 tandem bicycles were sold in black with white graphics and the road 2 was sold in white with red and black graphics. "Cannondale" and "T1" or "T2" are printed on the aluminum frame bicycle. The 29 model is a mountain bike with 29-inch wheels and a 29 graphic decal affixed to the frame. |
| Recall Number | 14168 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Cycling Sports Group at (800) 726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can email the firm at custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |