2013 through 2016 Cannondale CAADX cyclocross bicycles

CPSC Recall #19-175 — July 25, 2019

Recall Summary

Recall Number19-175
Recall DateJuly 25, 2019
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 9,700 (in addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada)
ImporterCycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Manufactured InTaiwan

Where It Was Sold

Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from August 2012 through August 2017 for between $1
000 and $2
220.

Product

2013 through 2016 Cannondale CAADX cyclocross bicycles

Description

This recall involves model year 2013 through 2016 Cannondale CAADX Cyclocross bicycles equipped with disc brakes. Cyclocross racing combines both off-road and on-road cycling. The bicycles were sold in a variety of colors and configurations. Consumers should inspect their bicycle to determine if it is affected by this recall by confirming:(1) The bicycle has a prominent CAADX marking on the top tube or other location.(2) The bicycle has disc brakes.(3) The inside of the fork leg has a large “ULTRAX” marking.(4) The cable running to the front disc brake is outside of the fork, as opposed to inside the fork.For assistance determining if a bicycle is affected, consumers should bring it to a Cannondale authorized dealer.  

Hazard

The fork can break, posing a fall hazard with the risk of death and serious injury.

Incidents & Injuries

Cycling Sports Group has received reports of 11 incidents worldwide of the bicycle’s fork breaking, including five in the United States. Seven of these incidents resulted in serious injuries, including concussions and a spinal injury, and there was one fatality.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair.  Cannondale dealers will replace, free of cost, the bicycle’s fork with a full carbon fiber replacement fork.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair 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 (Repair) at no cost to you.

Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.

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.