Cannondale Treadwell Front Bicycle Rack with Bamboo Tray recalled due to Fall Hazard
- Starting date:
- September 9, 2020
- Posting date:
- September 9, 2020
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-73903
Last updated:
2020-09-09
Summary
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Product:
Cannondale Treadwell Front Bicycle Rack with Bamboo Tray. -
Issue:
The front bicycle rack may detach from the bicycle and cause the front wheel to abruptly stop, posing a fall hazard. -
What to do:
Consumers should immediately stop riding until the front bicycle rack is removed and contact their local Cannondale authorized dealer or Cycling Sports Group, Inc. to re-install the rack with upgraded parts.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
Affected products
Cannondale Treadwell Front Bicycle Rack
Product description
This recall involves the 2020 Cannondale Treadwell Front Bicycle Rack with Bamboo Tray. The product has a metal frame with bamboo tray.
| Year | Product Name and Description | Model Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Treadwell Front Bicycle Rack with Bamboo Tray | K13000 |
| 650 M Treadwell Neo EQ Bicycle BLK LG | C63250M10LG | |
| 650 M Treadwell Neo EQ Bicycle BLK MD | C63250M10MD | |
| 650 M Treadwell Neo EQ Bicycle BLK SM | C63250M10SM | |
| 650 U Treadwell Neo EQ Remixte Bicycle BLK LG | C63250U10LG | |
| 650 U Treadwell Neo EQ Remixte Bicycle BLK SM | C63250U10SM | |
| 27.5 M Treadwell EQP Bicycle AGV LG | C37150M10LG | |
| 27.5 M Treadwell EQP Bicycle AGV MD | C37150M10MD | |
| 27.5 M Treadwell EQP Bicycle AGV SM | C37150M10SM | |
| 27.5 U Treadwell EQP Remixte Bicycle AGV LG | C37150U10LG | |
| 27.5 U Treadwell EQP Remixte Bicycle AGV SM | C37150U10SM |
Hazard identified
The front bicycle rack may detach from the fork of the bicycle and cause the front wheel to abruptly stop, posing a risk of injury and fall hazard to the user.
As of August 26, 2020, the company has received 1 report of an incident in Canada resulting in a fall injury. In the United States, the company has received 3 reports of incidents resulting in a fall injury. Internationally, the company has received 6 reports of incidents resulting in fall injuries.
Number sold
Approximately 114 units of the affected product were sold in Canada, and approximately 1,975 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from April 2019 to July 2020.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan
Companies
- Distributor
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Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
Wilton
Connecticut
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
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Yuen I Industrial Co.
Changhua
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop riding until the front bicycle rack is removed and contact Cycling Sports Group, Inc. to arrange for a Cannondale authorized dealer to re-install the rack with upgraded parts. Instructions to remove the front bicycle rack are available on the company's website.
For more information, consumers can contact Cycling Sports Group, Inc. by telephone toll-free at 1-800-245-3872 (1-800-BIKE USA) from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST or by email.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.