The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·05039·Announced 2004-11-05

Cannondale Recalls Quick-Release Handlebar Bags Due to Crash Risk

Cannondale is recalling specific Crossroads and Perimeter handlebar bags that can fall off while riding, causing crashes. One serious injury has been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports one instance of serious injuries resulting from a crash caused by the product defect, which meets the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe) due to significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Cannondale Bicycle Corp. is recalling approximately 2,600 units of 2004 and 2005 model black handlebar bags, specifically the "Crossroads" (model BHB322) and "Perimeter" (model BHB320) styles. These quick-release bags are equipped with a support and sleeve system to secure them to the bicycle. The recall includes only bags with a specific pattern of reflective material and logo; older bags with an American flag sewn into an outer seam or a "Cannondale Made in USA" tag on an inner seam are not included.

The bags are being recalled because they can fall off the bicycle while it is being ridden, which may cause the rider to crash. Cannondale has received one report of a rider crashing when a bag fell under his front wheel, resulting in serious injuries.

The affected bags were sold at Cannondale bicycle stores nationwide from September 2003 through August 2004 for approximately $35 for the Perimeter model and $60 for the Crossroads model. Consumers should stop using the bags immediately and return them to a local Cannondale store or contact Cannondale Bicycle Corp. to receive a replacement bag fitted with a corrected sleeve and support system. Customers can call Cannondale toll-free at (800) BIKE-USA between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.cannondale.com.

The recalled product

Product
Crossroads and "Perimeter" Handlebar Bags
Manufacturer
Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
2,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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