Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks

CPSC Recall #07-211 — June 12, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-211
Recall DateJune 12, 2007
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 6,700
ManufacturerCannondale Bicycle Corp., Bethel, Conn.
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

Authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1
600 and $6
500.

Product

Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 6,700 Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks. The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.Name of Products: Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR ForksUnits: About 6,700Manufacturer: Cannondale Bicycle Corp., Bethel, Conn.Hazard: The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.Incidents/Injuries: Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.Description: The carbon or aluminum bicycle forks were sold on Cannondale mountain bicycle models listed below:Bicycle model code, productRetail priceLefty Speed Carbon SL 2007 Taurine Carbon Team Replica2007 Scalpel 12007 Scalpel Team Replica2007 Rush Carbon 12007 Rush Carbon Team2007 aftermarket, replacement Lefty Speed Carbon SL forks$5500$5000$5500$6000$6500$1400Lefty Speed DLR 2 (including bonded, 100mm and 80mm) 2007 Rush Carbon 2 (This model also included in the recall for Cranksets - CPSC        press release #07-206)2007 Rush 32007 Rush 42007 Rush 52007 Caffeine 29'er2007 Scalpel 22007 Scalpel 32007 Caffeine 12007 Caffeine 22007 Rush Feminine 12007 aftermarket, replacement Lefty Speed (bonded, 100mm and 80mm) DLR 22008 Rush Carbon 3$4500$2600$2100$1700$1600$3500$2600$2200$1600$2000$950$3500Sold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1,600 and $6,500.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.Consumer Contact: Owners of these bicycles may call Cannondale's toll free number: 800- BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cannondale.com.

Hazard

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

Incidents & Injuries

Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.

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.

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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.