The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
Recall
Number
09225
Date
2009-05-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycles with JD suspension forks
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
JD Components, of Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Cannondale bicycle dealers from February 2009 through April 2009 for between $600 and $800.
Importer(s)
Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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.