Cervélo Cycles Inc. Announces Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Released: Thursday, September 28, 2006 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 650 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames. The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.
Recall Details
Product
2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames
Description
This recall only involves the 2005 model year R2.5 model bicycles and bicycle frames with serial numbers higher than R251700. The model numbers and serial numbers are printed on the bicycle frame tubes. The frames have clear coating over a carbon fiber with either red and white "Cervélo" decals on the down tube, seat tube and head tube, or blue and white decals in the same locations.
Hazards
The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.
Incidents
: None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles with the recalled frames and contact Cervèlo to receive a free replacement frame.
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