CPSC recall 06-269, announced September 28, 2006, covers Cervélo Cycles 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames (about 650 units). The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using these bicycles with the recalled frames and contact Cervèlo to receive a free replacement frame. Recall contact: call (866) 296-3137, or go to www.cervelo.com/R25recall.
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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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles with the recalled frames and contact Cervèlo to receive a free replacement frame.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cervélo Cycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 06-269
- Units
- About 650
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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