The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·07211·Announced 2007-06-13

Cannondale Recalls Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Forks Due to Breakage Risk

Cannondale is recalling about 6,700 mountain bicycles because the Lefty forks can break unexpectedly, causing riders to lose control and fall.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the bicycle forks that can break during use, and the source text explicitly reports significant injuries including a broken collarbone, concussion, and broken ribs, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Cannondale Bicycle Corp. is recalling approximately 6,700 mountain bicycles equipped with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR forks. The affected bicycles were sold by authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for prices ranging from $950 to $6,500. The recall includes specific 2007 and 2008 models such as the Taurine Carbon Team Replica, Scalpel, Rush Carbon, Caffeine, and aftermarket replacement forks.

The carbon or aluminum bicycle forks can break during use. This failure can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, resulting in a fall and potential serious injuries. Cannondale has received 15 reports of the forks separating, including five reports of injuries involving a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs, and bruises.

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair the forks at no charge. Owners can contact Cannondale's toll-free number at 800-BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.cannondale.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks
Manufacturer
Cannondale Bicycle Corp., Bethel, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
6,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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