CPSC recall 07-211, announced June 13, 2007, covers Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks (about 6,700 units). The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries. The notice cites 15 incident reports and 5 injuries. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Recall contact: go to www.cannondale.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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 100MM, 80MM.
Which products are included?
The carbon or aluminum bicycle forks were sold on Cannondale mountain bicycle models listed below: Bicycle model code, product Retail price Lefty Speed Carbon SL 2007 Taurine Carbon Team Replica 2007 Scalpel 1 2007 Scalpel Team Replica 2007 Rush Carbon 1 2007 Rush Carbon Team 2007 aftermarket, replacement Lefty Speed Carbon SL forks $5500 $5000 $5500 $6000 $6500 $1400 Lefty Speed DLR 2 (including bonded, 100mm and 80mm) 2007 Rush Carbon 2 (This model also included in the recall for Cranksets - CPSC press release #07-206) 2007 Rush 3 2007 Rush 4 2007 Rush 5 2007 Caffeine 29'er 2007 Scalpel 2 2007 Scalpel 3 2007 Caffeine 1 2007 Caffeine 2 2007 Rush Feminine 1 2007 aftermarket, replacement Lefty Speed (bonded, 100mm and 80mm) DLR 2 2008 Rush Carbon 3 $4500 $2600 $2100 $1700 $1600 $3500 $2600 $2200 $1600 $2000 $950 $3500
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cannondale Bicycle Corp., Bethel, Conn.
- Manufacturer
- Cannondale Bicycle Corp., Bethel, Conn.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 07-211
- Units
- About 6,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1,600 and $6,500.
Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
Owners of these bicycles may call Cannondale's toll free number: 800- BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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