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Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsJul 21, 2016
Recalled Cannondale Bad Boy bicycle
Recalled Cannondale Bad Boy bicycle
Bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork.
Bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork.

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Hazard

The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace the fork free of charge.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 30 reports of the bicycle's fork axle cracking; including an injury report of a fall that resulted in a concussion and bruising.

Product description

This recall involves 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles. They were sold in black. Only bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork. The frame is matte black. A Cannondale decal can be found on the downtube.

Sold on

Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2010 through December 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,800.

Contact the company

Cannondale at 800-726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.cannondale.com and click on Safety Notices and Recalls at the bottom right-hand corner of the main page for more information.

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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