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2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks

CPSC Recall #07-260 — August 2, 2007

Recall #07-260 Date: August 2, 2007 Remedy: Replace

Product

2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 1200 2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks. The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.Name of Products: 2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon ForksUnits: About 1,200Importer: Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash.Manufacturer: Carbonage Technology, of Baoan, ChinaHazard: The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.Incidents/Injuries: Raleigh America has received three reports of forks breaking resulting in injuries including a dislocated shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw.Description: The recall involves the 2007 Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0 and Cadent Carbon bicycle models with carbon forks. "Raleigh" is printed on the down tube of the bicycle, and the model name is printed on the top tube.Sold at: Raleigh America dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1,930.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to place of purchase. Raleigh bicycle dealers will replace the forks at no charge.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Raleigh America toll-free at (888) 805-6396 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.raleighusa.com. 

Hazard

The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Incidents / Injuries

Raleigh America has received three reports of forks breaking resulting in injuries including a dislocated shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to place of purchase. Raleigh bicycle dealers will replace the forks at no charge.

Units Affected

About 1,200

Sold At

Raleigh America dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1,930.

Manufacturer

Carbonage Technology, of Baoan, China

Importer

Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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