The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02208·Announced 2002-07-24

Cane Creek Recalls THUDBUSTER Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts

Cane Creek is recalling about 7,700 THUDBUSTER suspension seat posts because the cradle can break, posing a risk of falls and serious injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect posing a risk of falls and serious injury, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Cane Creek Cycling Components is recalling approximately 7,700 THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts. The recalled products are black and silver, made in the U.S., and have serial numbers between 10894 and 18710 located inside the seat post tube. The words "Cane Creek" and "Thudbuster" are printed on the posts.

The recall is due to a defect where the seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break. This failure poses a risk of falls and serious injury to riders. Cane Creek has received 18 reports of cradles breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

These seat posts were sold by independent bicycle dealers nationwide between November 2000 and June 2002 for about $140. Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Cane Creek Cycling Components at (800) 234-2725 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.canecreek.com.

The recalled product

Product
THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts
Manufacturer
Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
7,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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