CPSCGeneral Alert
Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control
Published: August 3, 2007Recall ID: 07260Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the 2007 Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0 and Cadent Carbon bicycle models with carbon forks. "Raleigh" is printed on the down tube of the bicycle, and the model name is printed on the top tube.
Affected Products
2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Raleigh-America-Recalls-Bicycles-Forks-Can-Break-Causing-Loss-of-Control |
| Title | Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e5ba4ba1cabe4e2c9922c1848fe5d0c9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Cadent 1.0 Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/87a182d5ecb44501bf9efb4de4e202a2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Cadent 2.0 Bicycle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/43c20d3c0a5341f4b2659c51f367fa7e.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Cadent Carbon Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | Raleigh America has received three reports of forks breaking, resulting in injuries, including a dislocated shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw. |
| Products › Name | 2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 3682 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to place of purchase. Raleigh bicycle dealers will replace the forks at no charge. |
| Importers › Name | Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | Raleigh America dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1930. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the 2007 Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0 and Cadent Carbon bicycle models with carbon forks. "Raleigh" is printed on the down tube of the bicycle, and the model name is printed on the top tube. |
| Recall Number | 07260 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Carbonage Technology, of Baoan, China |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Raleigh America toll-free at (888) 805-6396 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.raleighusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |