CPSC recall 02-208, announced July 24, 2002, covers THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts (about 7,700 units). The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 234-2725, or go to www.canecreek.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The serial number can be found inside the seat post's tube, toward the bottom of the post.
Which products are included?
The recalled THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts are black and silver and have a range of serial numbers between 10894 and 18710. The serial number can be found inside the seat post's tube, toward the bottom of the post. The words, "Cane Creek" and "Thudbuster" are also printed on the seat post. The seat posts are made in the U.S.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.
Incidents and injuries
Cane Creek has received 18 reports of cradles breaking; though, no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek)
- Manufacturer
- Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.C.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 02-208
- Units
- About 7,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent bicycle dealers nationwide sold these seat posts, between November 2000 and June 2002, for about $140.
THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Cane Creek Cycling Components at (800) 234-2725 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.canecreek.com
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