CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Cannondale Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The following Cannondale bicycles are included in the recall. "Six" is printed on the bicycle's top tube and "Cannondale" is printed on the down tube. Bicycle Name (2009 Models) Bicycle Model Number Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 5 9RCT5D Six 5 Compact 9RCT5C Six 6 9RCT6D Six 6 Triple 9RCT6T Six Carbon 5 9RSX5D Six Carbon 5 Compact 9RSX5C Six Carbon 6 Compact 9RSX6C
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact any authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer for a free repair.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Cannondale's Web site at www.cannondale.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2008 through February 2009 for between $1,500 and $2,100.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
09155
Product Information
Product Name
2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5, Six Carbon 6 Bicycles
Product Type
Bicycles & Accessories
Number of Units
About 1,300
Imported By
Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
Manufactured In
Taiwan