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CPSC, Cane Creek Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts

Recalled July 24, 2002 · CPSC recall 02208 · Cane Creek

Recalled THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Post
Hazard
The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company for a free repair.
Units
About 7,700
Incidents / injuries
Cane Creek has received 18 reports of cradles breaking; though, no injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts are black and silver and have a range of serial numbers between 10894 and 18710. The serial number can be found inside the seat post's tube, toward the bottom of the post. The words, "Cane Creek" and "Thudbuster" are also printed on the seat post. The seat posts are made in the U.S.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company for a free repair.

Contact

Consumers should contact Cane Creek Cycling Components at (800) 234-2725 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.canecreek.com

Product
THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts
Manufacturer(s)
Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.C.
Retailers
Independent bicycle dealers nationwide sold these seat posts, between November 2000 and June 2002, for about $140.
Made in
United States

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

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