Cannondale Recalls Slice RS Bikes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-08-01 · 13745
Hazards
The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
13745
Date
2013-08-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cannondale Slice RS bicycles and framesets
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Cycling Sports Group Inc., Bethel Conn.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.