1-X Bicycle Suspension Seat Post
Published February 18, 2005
Summary
CPSC records recall 05543, published February 18, 2005. Recalling firm: Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.; Reported units: About 1,480.
What's the hazard
The seat posts may have been improperly manufactured, which could cause the seat post to fail prematurely. A failure could lead to a crack in the bicycle seat post, which may cause the rider to fall or crash.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local Cannondale dealer for a replacement seat post at no cost to the consumer. Authorized dealers have the exact models and serial numbers of bicycles with affected seat posts.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
- Manufacturer
- Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
- Distributor
- Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide sold bicycles with affected seat posts in December 2004 for about $800 to $1,600.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1-X Bicycle Suspension Seat Post recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 05543 on February 18, 2005. Reported hazard: The seat posts may have been improperly manufactured, which could cause the seat post to fail prematurely. A failure could lead to a crack in the bicycle seat post, which may cause the rider to fall or crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local Cannondale dealer for a replacement seat post at no cost to the consumer. Authorized dealers have the exact models and serial numbers of bicycles with affected seat posts.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn..