Cannondale Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-225 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 19, 2009
- Brand
- Cannondale
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Bicycles with JD suspension forks
- Hazard
- Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Units
- About 1,500
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Bicycles with JD suspension forks · About 1,500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Cannondale bicycle dealers from February 2009 through April 2009 for between $600 and $800.; JD Components, of Taiwan; Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn..
Consumer contact
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
Recall history and context
Cannondale appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cannondale recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Bicycles with JD suspension forks (About 1,500 units). The recall involves model year 2008 Cannondale Adventure 2, Adventure 3, Adventure 2 Feminine and Adventure 3 Feminine bicycles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crashes and loss of control hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.