2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames

CPSC Recall #06-269 — September 27, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number06-269
Recall DateSeptember 27, 2006
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 650
Manufactured InTaiwan

Where It Was Sold

Authorized Cervélo retailers nationwide sold the bicycles with these frames and the frame sets from December 2004 through May 2005 for about $2
200 for the frame set and between $3
100 and $3
900 for the complete bicycle
depending on the components selected.

Product

2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CervΘlo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 650 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames. The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.Name of Product: 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle FramesUnits: About 650                 Distributor: Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, CanadaHazard: The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall only involves the 2005 model year R2.5 model bicycles and bicycle frames with serial numbers higher than R251700. The model numbers and serial numbers are printed on the bicycle frame tubes. The frames have clear coating over a carbon fiber with either red and white "Cervélo" decals on the down tube, seat tube and head tube, or blue and white decals in the same locations.Sold at: Authorized Cervélo retailers nationwide sold the bicycles with these frames and the frame sets from December 2004 through May 2005 for about $2,200 for the frame set and between $3,100 and $3,900 for the complete bicycle, depending on the components selected.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles with the recalled frames and contact Cervèlo to receive a free replacement frame.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cervélo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.cervelo.com/R25recall.Media Contact: Peter Donato at Special Assignment Inc. at (416) 964-6118.

Hazard

The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using these bicycles with the recalled frames and contact Cervèlo to receive a free replacement frame.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.