Bicycles with Carbon Cranksets

CPSC Recall #07-206 — June 5, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-206
Recall DateJune 5, 2007
Remedy TypeInspect, Replace
Units AffectedAbout 2,900
ImporterCannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Manufactured InTaiwan

Where It Was Sold

Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1
800 and $5
700 for the bicycles and about $475 for the crankset.

Product

Bicycles with Carbon Cranksets

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 2,900 Bicycles with Carbon Cranksets. The bicycle's crankset could break, posing a fall hazard to user.Name of product: Bicycles with Carbon CranksetsUnits: About 2,900Importer: Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.Hazard: The bicycle's crankset could break, posing a fall hazard to user.Incidents/Injuries: Cannondale has received two reports of the cranksets breaking resulting in one minor injury.Description: Cranksets are the gears at the front of the bicycle chain with pedals attached to the outer ends. The crankset spins on a bearing and axle assembly called a bottom bracket. The recalled cranksets are two piece carbon crankset with an integrated aluminum bottom bracket. These cranksets were used on the following bicycle models:2007 Road Bikes:   Synapse Carbon SL1 Compact drive   Ironman 1, Si Carbon Standard drive   System 6 Team 1 Compact drive and Standard drive   System 6 Team 3 Compact drive and Standard drive   Cyclocross SLl 1 Compact drive2007 Mountain Bikes:   Taurine 1 SL   Rush Carbon 22007 Framesets & Cranksets:   Synapse SL Si   System 6 Team SI   Ironman 613 SL   CAAD 9 Cyclocross Si   All carbon Si road and mountain cranksets2008 Road Bikes:   System 6 Liquigas 3 Compact and Standard DriveSold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1,800 and $5,700 for the bicycles and about $475 for the crankset.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Cannondale dealers will inspect the bicycle cranksets to determine if a free replacement is needed.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cannondale at (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 bicycle's crankset could break, posing a fall hazard to user.

Incidents & Injuries

Cannondale has received two reports of the cranksets breaking resulting in one minor injury.

Remedy Instructions

Cannondale dealers will inspect the bicycle cranksets to determine if a free replacement is needed.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Inspect, 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 (Inspect, 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.