Raleigh Cadent Bicycles Recalled Due to Carbon Fork Breakage Risk
Raleigh America is recalling 2007 Cadent bicycles because the carbon forks can break, causing loss of control and injuries.
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 recall involves a structural defect in the bicycle fork that has resulted in reported injuries, including a dislocated shoulder, concussion, and broken jaw, meeting the criteria for significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Raleigh America Inc. is recalling approximately 1,200 units of 2007 Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0, and Cadent Carbon bicycles. These bicycles were sold nationwide through Raleigh America dealers from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1,930. The bicycles feature carbon forks manufactured by Carbonage Technology of Baoan, China.
The recall is being issued because the carbon forks can break during normal use. This failure can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle, resulting in a fall and serious injuries. Raleigh America has received three reports of forks breaking, which resulted in injuries including a dislocated shoulder, a concussion, and a broken jaw.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to the place of purchase. Raleigh bicycle dealers will replace the forks at no charge. For more information, consumers can call Raleigh America toll-free at (888) 805-6396 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.raleighusa.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks
- Manufacturer
- Carbonage Technology, of Baoan, China
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Affected units
- 1,200
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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