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2008 Cannondale Adventure Bicycles
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- May 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002009
Affected products
2008 Cannondale Adventure Bicycles
Product description
This recall involves model year 2008 Cannondale Adventure 2, Adventure 3, Adventure 2 Feminine, and Adventure 3 Feminine bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle frame. Printed on the suspension fork are the words "Cannondale AT35 adventure trail".
2008 Adventure 2 and 3 bicycles equipped with the Rock Shox I-ride fork are not included in this recall.
Hazard identified
The recalled bicycle's suspension fork can lose alignment with the handlebar, causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
Neither Cannondale Bicycle Corporation nor Health Canada has received reports of incidents or injuries to related to the use of these bicycles.
Number sold
Approximately 43 of the recalled products were sold by Cannondale bicycle dealers across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from February 2009 to April 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Cannondale Bicycle Corporation
Bethel
Connecticut
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles, and contact their dealer to receive further instructions and to arrange for a free repair.
For more information, consumers may contact Cannondale at 1-800-245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.