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Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control

Name: Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control
Brand: Carbonage Technology, of Baoan, China
SKU: CPSC-07260
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmCarbonage Technology, of Baoan, China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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