CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.
Cervelo Cycles Inc. Announces Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these bicycles with the recalled frames and contact Cervèlo to receive a free replacement frame.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Cervélo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.cervelo.com/R25recall
Recall Details
Sold At
Authorized Cervélo retailers nationwide sold the bicycles with these frames and the frame sets from December 2004 through May 2005 for about $2,200 for the frame set and between $3,100 and $3,900 for the complete bicycle, depending on the components selec
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
06269
Product Information
Product Name
2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 650
Distributed By
Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Manufactured In
Taiwan