Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4556.
The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models: Model # Product Retail Price 8AVPFR Scalpel Frameset about $3,200 8VPO Scalpel Team about $6,900 8VP1 Scalpel 1 about $6,400 8VP2 Scalpel 2 about $4,300 Only certain serial numbers are affected.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4556.
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.
✅ 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 Nationwide From October 2007 Through December 2007. 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-4556.
For further information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to custserv@cannondale.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com
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Authorized Cannondale Dealers Nationwide From October 2007 Through December 2007. Recall FAQ
Authorized Cannondale Dealers Nationwide From October 2007 Through December 2007. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard. The notice was published on January 8, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 150 units are potentially affected.