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Recalled Lefty Speed Fork -
Recalled Lefty Speed Fork
The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
About 6,700
Owners of these bicycles may call Cannondale's toll free number: 800- BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cannondale.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 6,700 Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks. The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Name of Products: Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks
Units: About 6,700
Manufacturer: Cannondale Bicycle Corp., Bethel, Conn.
Hazard: The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.
Description: The carbon or aluminum bicycle forks were sold on Cannondale mountain bicycle models listed below:
| Bicycle model code, product | Retail price |
|---|---|
Lefty Speed Carbon SL 2007 Taurine Carbon Team Replica | $5500 $5000 $5500 $6000 $6500 $1400 |
Lefty Speed DLR 2 (including bonded, 100mm and 80mm) 2007 Rush Carbon 2 (This model also included in the recall for Cranksets - CPSC | $4500 $2600 $2100 $1700 $1600 $3500 $2600 $2200 $1600 $2000 $950 $3500 |
Sold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1,600 and $6,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.
Consumer Contact: Owners of these bicycles may call Cannondale's toll free number: 800- BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cannondale.com.
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.
Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.
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