The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09155·Announced 2009-03-17

Cannondale Recalls 2009 Road Bicycles Due to Missing Spoke Protectors

Cannondale is recalling approximately 1,300 2009 road bicycles because missing spoke protector discs create a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cannondale Bicycle Corporation is recalling approximately 1,300 units of 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5, and Six Carbon 6 road bicycles. The recall was initiated because the bicycles fail to meet federal safety standards; specifically, the spoke protector discs required to prevent the chain from interfering with or suddenly stopping the wheel are missing.

These bicycles were sold nationwide through authorized Cannondale dealers between October 2008 and February 2009 for prices ranging from $1,500 to $2,100. The missing components pose a fall hazard to the rider. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately. To obtain a free repair, consumers should contact any authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer. For additional information, consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.cannondale.com.

The recalled product

Product
2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5, Six Carbon 6 Bicycles
Manufacturer
Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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