Cannondale Recalls 1-X Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts Due to Manufacturing Defect
Cannondale is recalling approximately 1,480 1-X bicycle suspension seat posts because improper manufacturing could cause the post to fail, potentially leading to a rider crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 that could cause a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Cannondale Bicycle Corporation is recalling approximately 1,480 1-X bicycle suspension seat posts. These components were manufactured by a component manufacturer for Cannondale and installed on various 2005 model year Cannondale brand bicycles. The seat posts feature a natural anodized aluminum finish, a laser-etched 1-X logo on the outer tube, and an attached instruction booklet with a 1-X logo. The component manufacturer, Lee Chi, is also known as Promax, but the seat posts are not marked with either name.
The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the seat post to fail prematurely. A failure could result in a crack in the bicycle seat post, which may cause the rider to fall or crash. No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Affected bicycles were sold nationwide by authorized Cannondale dealers in December 2004 for approximately $800 to $1,600. Specific affected 2005 Cannondale models include the Adventure 800, Comfort 600, Feminine Adventure 800, Feminine Road Warrior 800, Adventure 600, Sport Road 1000, Adventure 600 Feminine, Sport Road 800, Comfort 800, Sport Road 500, Comfort 800 Feminine, Touring 2000, and Comfort 600. Model names are printed on the top tube of the bicycle frame.
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local Cannondale dealer for a replacement seat post at no cost. Authorized dealers have the exact models and serial numbers of bicycles with affected seat posts. Consumers can also call Cannondale toll-free at (800) BIKE-USA between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1-X Bicycle Suspension Seat Post
- Manufacturer
- Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,480
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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