Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles
Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control
Why was Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles recalled?
The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and return them to place of purchase. Raleigh bicycle dealers will replace the forks at no charge. Contact: For more information, call Raleigh America toll-free at (888) 805-6396 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.raleighusa.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 2007 Raleigh Cadent Bicycles with Carbonage Carbon Forks
- Company
- Carbonage Technology, of Baoan, China, Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 1,200
- Sold at
- Raleigh America dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1930.
- Recall date
- August 3, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Raleigh America has received three reports of forks breaking, resulting in injuries, including a dislocated shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves the 2007 Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0 and Cadent Carbon bicycle models with carbon forks. "Raleigh" is printed on the down tube of the bicycle, and the model name is printed on the top tube.