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Cannondale Recalls 2007 Model Road Bicycles Due to Brake Failure

  • Recalled Cannondale 2007 Six13 Team 1 Bicycle
Name of Product:
Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles
Hazard:

The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Remedy:
Inspect
Repair
Recall Date:
January 09, 2007
Units:

About 700

Consumer Contact

Consumers with one of the recalled models who have not been contacted by Cannondale or an Authorized Cannondale Dealer can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKE-USA between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles. The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Name of Product: Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles

Units: About 700

Manufacturer: Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.

Hazard: The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled road racing bicycles are made from aluminum and carbon fiber or all carbon fiber. The model name is printed on the bicycle's top tube. They were sold in the following colors: natural aluminum/carbon, red, black or black and blue. Recalled models include:

Cannondale Models
2007 Six 13 Team 1
2007 Six 13 Team 1/Compact Drive /td>
2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Compact Drive Si Crank
2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Standard bottom bracket, Dura Ace Crank

Sold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2006 through November 2006 for between $3,200 and $4,500.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately until inspected or repaired. Cannondale or Authorized Cannondale Dealers have contacted affected consumers directly for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.

Consumer Contact: Consumers with one of the recalled models who have not been contacted by Cannondale or an Authorized Cannondale Dealer can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKE-USA between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately until inspected or repaired. Cannondale or Authorized Cannondale Dealers have contacted affected consumers directly for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.

Incidents/Injuries:

No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2006 through November 2006 for between $3,200 and $4,500.
Manufacturer(s):
Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
07-517

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