Cervelo Cycles Inc. Announces Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-09-28 · 06269
Hazards
The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.
Recall
Number
06269
Date
2006-09-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized Cervélo retailers nationwide sold the bicycles with these frames and the frame sets from December 2004 through May 2005 for about $2,200 for the frame set and between $3,100 and $3,900 for the complete bicycle, depending on the components selected.
Distributor(s)
Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall only involves the 2005 model year R2.5 model bicycles and bicycle frames with serial numbers higher than R251700. The model numbers and serial numbers are printed on the bicycle frame tubes. The frames have clear coating over a carbon fiber with either red and white "Cervélo" decals on the down tube, seat tube and head tube, or blue and white decals in the same locations.