Cannondale Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles; Lefty Forks Can Break Unexpectedly
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3640.
The carbon or aluminum bicycle forks were sold on Cannondale mountain bicycle models listed below: Bicycle model code, product Retail price Lefty Speed Carbon SL 2007 Taurine Carbon Team Replica 2007 Scalpel 1 2007 Scalpel Team Replica 2007 Rush Carbon 1 2007 Rush Carbon Team 2007 aftermarket, replacement Lefty Speed Carbon SL forks $5500 $5000 $5500 $6000 $6500 $1400 Lefty Speed DLR 2 (including bonded, 100mm and 80mm) 2007 Rush Carbon 2 (This model also included in the recall for Cranksets - CPSC press release #07-206) 2007 Rush 3 2007 Rush 4 2007 Rush 5 2007 Caffeine 29'er 2007 Scalpel 2 2007 Scalpel 3 2007 Caffeine 1 2007 Caffeine 2 2007 Rush Feminine 1 2007 aftermarket, replacement Lefty Speed (bonded, 100mm and 80mm) DLR 2 2008 Rush Carbon 3 $4500 $2600 $2100 $1700 $1600 $3500 $2600 $2200 $1600 $2000 $950 $3500
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3640.
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Authorized Cannondale Dealers From June 2006 Through May 2007 For Between $1,600 And $6,500. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3640.
Owners of these bicycles may call Cannondale's toll free number: 800- BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com
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Authorized Cannondale Dealers From June 2006 Through May 2007 For Between $1,600 And $6,500. Recall FAQ
Authorized Cannondale Dealers From June 2006 Through May 2007 For Between $1,600 And $6,500. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Cannondale Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles; Lefty Forks Can Break Unexpectedly. The notice was published on June 13, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,700 units are potentially affected.