January 10, 2007
Cannondale is recalling its 2007 Model road bicycles. The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
The recalled road racing bicycles are made from aluminum and carbon fiber or all carbon fiber. The model name is printed on the bicycle's top tube. They were sold in the following colors: natural aluminum/carbon, red, black or black and blue.
Recalled models include:
• 2007 Six 13 Team 1
• 2007 Six 13 Team 1/Compact Drive
• 2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Compact Drive Si Crank
• 2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Standard bottom bracket, Dura Ace Crank
The bikes were sold by authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from July 2006 through November 2006 for between $3,200 and $4,500.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately until inspected or repaired. Cannondale or Authorized Cannondale Dealers have contacted affected consumers directly for a free inspection and repair, if necessary.
Consumer Contact: Consumers with one of the recalled models who have not been contacted by Cannondale or an Authorized Cannondale Dealer can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKE-USA between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
