Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 8, 2008 CPSC #08534

Quick answer

Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard is CPSC recall #08534, announced on January 8, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. consumers have been directly notified.. Affected brand: Cannondale Bicycle Corporation.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Cannondale 2008 model year "Scalpel" mountain bikes

Recalled brands

Cannondale Bicycle Corporation

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.

Recall date

January 8, 2008

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08534?

CPSC recall #08534 covers Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 8, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08534?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08534 is consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. consumers have been directly notified.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Cannondale-Recalls-Scalpel-Mountain-Bikes-Frame-Failure-Poses-Crash-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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