Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall date

September 3, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15231

Sold / distributed

Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2010 to July 2015 for between $2,000 and $10,000.

Why it was recalled

The OPI stem/steering tube assemblies can fail, posing a risk of injury from a fall.

What was recalled

This recall involves all model year 2011 through 2015 Flash, FSi , F-4, F-5, F-29, Lexi, RZ, Scalpel and Trigger Cannondale mountain bicycles, with OPI stem/steering tube assemblies "OPI" is printed diagonally across the stem/steering tube in black letters.

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 fit a locking reinforcement wedge assembly inside the OPI stem/steering tube and replace the clamp bolts.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.