Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Cannondale mountain bicycles with OPI stem/steering tube

Date of Recall

2015-09-03

CPSC Release Number

15-231

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 23,000 (in addition, about 800 were sold in Canada)

Importer

Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.

Sold By

Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2010 to July 2015 for between $2,000 and $10,000.

Problem/Hazard

The OPI stem/steering tube assemblies can fail, posing a risk of injury from a fall.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves all model year 2011 through 2015 Flash, FSi , F-4, F-5, F-29, Lexi, RZ, Scalpel and Trigger Cannondale mountain bicycles, with OPI stem/steering tube assemblies "OPI" is printed diagonally across the stem/steering tube in black letters.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and take it to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will fit a locking reinforcement wedge assembly inside the OPI stem/steering tube and replace the clamp bolts.

Consumer Contact

Cycling Sports Group at 800-BIKE-USA  (800-245-3872) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.cannondale.com and click on "Recalls" under the Recalls & Safety link at the bottom of the page.

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