Cannondale commuter bicycles recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

July 21, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

16229

Brand / firm

Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan

Sold / distributed

Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from June 2010 through December 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,800.

Why it was recalled

The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles. They were sold in black. Only bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork. The frame is matte black. A Cannondale decal can be found on the downtube.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace the fork free of charge.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.