Cannondale commuter bicycles
CPSC Recall #16-229 — July 21, 2016
Product
Cannondale commuter bicycles
Description
The fork axle on Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles can crack.
Hazard
The bicycle’s fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.
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.
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.
Units Affected
About 3,100 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
"Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2010 through December 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,800."
Manufacturer
"Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan"
Importer
Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Manufactured In
Taiwan