CPSC recall 09-155, announced March 17, 2009, covers Cannondale Bicycle 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5, Six Carbon 6 Bicycles (about 1,300 units). The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact any authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 245-3872, or 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.
Bicycle Name (2009 Models) Bicycle Model Number Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 5 9RCT5D Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 6 9RCT6D Six 6 Triple 9RCT6T Six Carbon 5 9RSX5D Six Carbon 5 Compact 9RSX5C Six Carbon 6 Compact 9RSX6C
Which products are included?
The following Cannondale bicycles are included in the recall. "Six" is printed on the bicycle's top tube and "Cannondale" is printed on the down tube. Bicycle Name (2009 Models) Bicycle Model Number Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 5 9RCT5D Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 6 9RCT6D Six 6 Triple 9RCT6T Six Carbon 5 9RSX5D Six Carbon 5 Compact 9RSX5C Six Carbon 6 Compact 9RSX6C
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact any authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cannondale Bicycle
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 09-155
- Units
- About 1,300
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2008 through February 2009 for between $1,500 and $2,100.
- Importer
- Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5, Six Carbon 6 Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Cannondale's Web site at www.cannondale.com
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