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Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard

Recalled January 8, 2008 · CPSC recall 08534 · Cannondale

Recalled Mountain Bike
Hazard
The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.
Units
About 150
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models: Model # Product Retail Price 8AVPFR Scalpel Frameset about $3,200 8VPO Scalpel Team about $6,900 8VP1 Scalpel 1 about $6,400 8VP2 Scalpel 2 about $4,300 Only certain serial numbers are affected.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.

Contact

For further information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com

Product
Cannondale 2008 model year "Scalpel" mountain bikes
Manufacturer(s)
Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
Retailers
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007.
Made in
United States

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