Cannondale Recalls Bicycles With Carbon Crankset Due to Fall Hazard
Released: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 Bicycles with Carbon Cranksets. The bicycle's crankset could break, posing a fall hazard to user.
Recall Details
Product
Bicycles with Carbon Cranksets
Description
Cranksets are the gears at the front of the bicycle chain with pedals attached to the outer ends. The crankset spins on a bearing and axle assembly called a bottom bracket. The recalled cranksets are two piece carbon crankset with an integrated aluminum bottom bracket. These cranksets were used on the following bicycle models:
Hazards
The bicycle's crankset could break, posing a fall hazard to user.
Incidents
Cannondale has received two reports of the cranksets breaking resulting in one minor injury.
Remedy
Cannondale dealers will inspect the bicycle cranksets to determine if a free replacement is needed.
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