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Cannondale Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard

Recalled May 19, 2009 · CPSC recall 09225 · Cannondale

Hazard

The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair.

Units

About 1,500

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recall involves model year 2008 Cannondale Adventure 2, Adventure 3, Adventure 2 Feminine and Adventure 3 Feminine bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle's frame. The bicycles have a suspension fork with the words "cannondale AT35 adventure trail" printed on them. Bicycles equipped with the Rock Shox i-ride fork are not included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 (BIKEUSA) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com

Product

Bicycles with JD suspension forks

Manufacturer(s)

JD Components, of Taiwan

Imported by

Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.

Retailers

Cannondale bicycle dealers from February 2009 through April 2009 for between $600 and $800.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →