Cannondale Recalls Slice RS Bikes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-745 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 1, 2013
- Brand
- Cannondale
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Cannondale Slice RS bicycles and framesets
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-oversCrashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 500
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall includes all 2013 model year Cannondale triathlon and time trial Slice RS bikes including the Black Edition, Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 bicycles and framesets. The Black Edition bikes come in black and the word Cannondale is in green on the top tube. The Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 are white with red trim and the word Cannondale is in black on the down tube of the bicycle. The unusual brakes on the Slice RS models are mounted behind the front fork and under the chainstay.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Cannondale Slice RS bicycles and framesets · About 500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Cannondale retailers nationwide between October 2012 and June 2013 for between $5,500 and $11,000 for the bike and $4,500 for the frameset.; Cycling Sports Group Inc., Bethel Conn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Cannondale received one report of a loose brake plate. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cannondale.com and click on Safety at the bottom of the page. Consumers can also send an e-mail to custserv@cyclingsportsgroup.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?
Cannondale Slice RS bicycles and framesets (About 500 units). This recall includes all 2013 model year Cannondale triathlon and time trial Slice RS bikes including the Black Edition, Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 bicycles and framesets.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return the bike to a Cannondale retailer for a free repair, a Cannondale Terramo helmet and Classic Jersey. Cannondale is contacting its customers directly.
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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.