CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-07-21

Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

16229 · Recalled 2016-07-21 · CPSC page

Recalled Cannondale Bad Boy bicycle
Recalled Cannondale Bad Boy bicycle

Description

This recall involves 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles. They were sold in black. Only bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork. The frame is matte black. A Cannondale decal can be found on the downtube.

Hazards

The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 30 reports of the bicycle's fork axle cracking; including an injury report of a fall that resulted in a concussion and bruising.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace the fork free of charge.

Products

NameModelUnits
Cannondale commuter bicyclesAbout 3,100 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer
Post Moderne Tech Corp.
Importer
Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide, 000, 800.

Consumer contact

Cannondale at 800-726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com or online at www.cannondale.com and click on Safety Notices and Recalls at the bottom right-hand corner of the main page for more information.

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Bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork.
Bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork.

Source: CPSC recall 16229. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.