CPSC recall 14-168, announced May 5, 2014, covers Kinesis Industry 2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles (about 80 units). The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork. Recall contact: call (800) 726-2453, or email custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 29-INCH.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Incidents and injuries
Cycling Sports Groups has received two reports of loose steerer tubes. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kinesis Industry
- Manufacturer
- Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 14-168
- Units
- About 80
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Cannondale dealers from October 2013 to December 2013 for between $2,700 and $5,400.
- Importer
- Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
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 custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com.
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