Cannondale Recalls Bicycles

May 19, 2009

Cannondale is recalling about 1,500 bicycles equipped with JD suspension forks. The fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.

The recall involves model year 2008 Cannondale Adventure 2, Adventure 3, Adventure 2 Feminine and Adventure 3 Feminine bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle's frame. The bicycles have a suspension fork with the words "cannondale AT35 adventure trail" printed on them. Bicycles equipped with the Rock Shox i-ride fork are not included in the recall.

The bicycles were sold by Cannondale from February 2009 through April 2009 for between $600 and $800.

Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair.

For additional information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 (BIKEUSA) 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).