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Fall / CollapseAugust 1, 2013CPSC #13745

Cannondale Recalls Slice RS Bikes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
500
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall includes all 2013 model year Cannondale triathlon and time trial Slice RS bikes including the Black Edition, Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 bicycles and framesets. The Black Edition bikes come in black and the word Cannondale is in green on the top tube. The Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 are white with red trim and the word Cannondale is in black on the down tube of the bicycle. The unusual brakes on the Slice RS models are mounted behind the front fork and under the chainstay.

Hazard

The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.

Injuries

Cannondale received one report of a loose brake plate. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Cannondale retailers nationwide between October 2012 and June 2013 for between $5,500 and $11,000 for the bike and $4,500 for the frameset.

Photos

Cannondale Slice RS Black Edition2013 Slice RS Ultegra2013 Slice RS Ultegra Di2
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