Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Date:

January 08 2008

Name of Products:

Cannondale 2008 model year “Scalpel” mountain bikes

Units:

About 150

Manufacturer:

Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.

Hazard:

The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description:

The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models:
Model: 8AVPFR Product: Scalpel Frameset Retail Price: about $3,200
Model: 8VPO Product: Scalpel Team Retail Price: about $6,900
Model: 8VP1 Product: Scalpel 1 Retail Price: about $6,400
Model: 8VP2 Product: Scalpel 2 Retail Price: about $4,300

Only certain serial numbers are affected.

Product # / SKU:

Model: 8AVPFR, 8VPO, 8VP1, 8VP2

Sold at:

Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007.

Manufactured in:

United States

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.

Consumer Contact:

Cannondale
(800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

www.cannondale.com