The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13745·Announced 2013-08-01

Cannondale Recalls Slice RS Bicycles Due to Brake Plate Fall Hazard

Cannondale is recalling about 500 Slice RS bicycles and framesets because brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.

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 due to brake failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cannondale is recalling approximately 500 units of 2013 model year Slice RS triathlon and time trial bicycles and framesets. The recall includes the Black Edition, Ultegra, and Ultegra Di2 models. These bicycles were sold at Cannondale retailers nationwide between October 2012 and June 2013 for between $5,500 and $11,000 for the bike and $4,500 for the frameset.

The recall is being issued because the brake plates on these models can loosen and break, which poses a fall hazard. Cannondale has received one report of a loose brake plate, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. They should return the bike to a Cannondale retailer for a free repair, a Cannondale Terramo helmet, and a Classic Jersey. Cannondale is also contacting its customers directly. Consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cannondale.com.

The recalled product

Product
Cannondale Slice RS bicycles and framesets
Manufacturer
Cycling Sports Group Inc., Bethel Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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