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Cannondale Recalls 2007 Model Road Bicycles Due to Brake Failure

Recalled January 9, 2007 · CPSC recall 07517 · Cannondale

Recalled Cannondale Bicycle
Hazard
The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
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.
Units
About 700
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 2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Compact Drive Si Crank 2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Standard bottom bracket, Dura Ace Crank

What to do

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.

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

Product
Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles
Manufacturer(s)
Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Retailers
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2006 through November 2006 for between $3,200 and $4,500.
Made in
United States

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