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Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsJan 8, 2008
Recalled Mountain Bike
Recalled Mountain Bike

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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.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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