Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
C14 Road Tandem 1
2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles
Recall Date: May 5th, 2014 Type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories Units: About 80 Hazards:
The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury. Remedies:
Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork.
Description
This recall involves three models of 2014 tandem Cannondale bicycles, road 1, road 2 and 29 tandem. The road 1 and 29 tandem bicycles were sold in black with white graphics and the road 2 was sold in white with red and black graphics. "Cannondale" and "T1" or "T2" are printed on the aluminum frame bicycle. The 29 model is a mountain bike with 29-inch wheels and a 29 graphic decal affixed to the frame.
Images:
C14 Road Tandem 1
C14 Road Tandem 2
C14 Tandem 29
Consumer Contact:
Cycling Sports Group at (800) 726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can email the firm at [email protected].
Injuries:
Cycling Sports Groups has received two reports of loose steerer tubes. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Retailers:
Authorized Cannondale dealers from October 2013 to December 2013 for between $2,700 and $5,400.