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Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

Recalled May 5, 2014 · CPSC recall 14168 · Cycling Sports

Hazard

The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 80

Incidents / injuries

Cycling Sports Groups has received two reports of loose steerer tubes. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves three models of 2014 tandem Cannondale bicycles, road 1, road 2 and 29 tandem. The road 1 and 29 tandem bicycles were sold in black with white graphics and the road 2 was sold in white with red and black graphics. "Cannondale" and "T1" or "T2" are printed on the aluminum frame bicycle. The 29 model is a mountain bike with 29-inch wheels and a 29 graphic decal affixed to the frame.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork.

Contact

Cycling Sports Group at (800) 726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can email the firm at [email protected].

Product

2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

Imported by

Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.

Retailers

Authorized Cannondale dealers from October 2013 to December 2013 for between $2,700 and $5,400.

Made in

Taiwan

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