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2009 Cannondale Six and Six Carbon Road Bicycles
- Starting date:
- March 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- March 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001958
Affected products
2009 Cannondale Six and Six Carbon Road Bicycles
Product description
This recall involves 2009 model Cannondale road bicycles that have "Six" printed on the bicycle's top tube and "Cannondale" written on the down tube. These bicycles are missing spoke protector discs.
| Bicycle Name (2009 Model) | Bicycle Model Number |
|---|---|
| Six 5 Compact | 9RCT5C |
| Six 5 | 9RCT5D |
| Six 6 | 9RCT6D |
| Six 6 Triple | 9RCT6T |
| Six Carbon 5 | 9RSX5D |
| Six Carbon 5 Compact | 9RSX5D |
| Six Carbon 6 Compact | 9RSX6C |
Hazard identified
The missing spoke protector discs may cause the bicycle chain to interfere or suddenly stop the wheel, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Neither Cannondale nor Health Canada has received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these recalled bicycles.
Number sold
Approximately 160 of the recalled products were distributed to various bicycle and sporting goods stores in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were distributed from October 2008 to February 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan.
Companies
- Importer
-
Cannondale Bicycle Corporation
Bethel
Connecticut
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and visit the place of purchase to receive a free repair.
For more information, consumers may contact Cannondale at 1-800-245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website.