2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames
CPSC Recall #06-269 — September 27, 2006
Product
2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CervΘlo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 650 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames. The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.Name of Product: 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle FramesUnits: About 650 Distributor: Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, CanadaHazard: The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall only involves the 2005 model year R2.5 model bicycles and bicycle frames with serial numbers higher than R251700. The model numbers and serial numbers are printed on the bicycle frame tubes. The frames have clear coating over a carbon fiber with either red and white "Cervélo" decals on the down tube, seat tube and head tube, or blue and white decals in the same locations.Sold at: Authorized Cervélo retailers nationwide sold the bicycles with these frames and the frame sets from December 2004 through May 2005 for about $2,200 for the frame set and between $3,100 and $3,900 for the complete bicycle, depending on the components selected.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles with the recalled frames and contact Cervèlo to receive a free replacement frame.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cervélo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.cervelo.com/R25recall.Media Contact: Peter Donato at Special Assignment Inc. at (416) 964-6118.
Hazard
The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles with the recalled frames and contact Cervèlo to receive a free replacement frame.
Units Affected
About 650
Sold At
Authorized Cervélo retailers nationwide sold the bicycles with these frames and the frame sets from December 2004 through May 2005 for about $2,200 for the frame set and between $3,100 and $3,900 for the complete bicycle, depending on the components selected.
Manufactured In
Taiwan