2013 through 2016 Cannondale CAADX cyclocross bicycles recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

July 25, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale CAADX Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall and Serious Injury Hazard; One Fatality Reported

Recall number

19175

Sold / distributed

Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from August 2012 through August 2017 for between $1,000 and $2,220.

Why it was recalled

The fork can break, posing a fall hazard with the risk of death and serious injury.

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2013 through 2016 Cannondale CAADX Cyclocross bicycles equipped with disc brakes. Cyclocross racing combines both off-road and on-road cycling. The bicycles were sold in a variety of colors and configurations. Consumers should inspect their bicycle to determine if it is affected by this recall by confirming: (1) The bicycle has a prominent CAADX marking on the top tube or other location. (2) The bicycle has disc brakes. (3) The inside of the fork leg has a large "ULTRAX" marking. (4) The cable running to the front disc brake is outside of the fork, as opposed to inside the fork. For assistance determining if a bicycle is affected, consumers should bring it to a Cannondale authorized dealer.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace, free of cost, the bicycle's fork with a full carbon fiber replacement fork.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.