Cannondale Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
The front shocks can break apart internally while riding. If this happens, the shock halves can separate, causing the ATV suspension to fail. The operator can lose control of the ATV, possibly resulting in injury or death.
- Units
- About 1,100
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $7,000
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
These 2002 and 2003 model year ATVs have "Cannondale" and "Cannibal" on both sides of the bodywork. "Cannondale" appears on the rear fenders and bodywork of the vehicle; "Cannibal" appears roughly inboard of the operator's knee location.
The file
- Sold at
- Cannondale dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from February 2002 through September 2002, for $7,000.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Incident log
Cannondale Corp. has received 11 reports of these front shocks breaking apart. One consumer has suffered a broken leg.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop riding these ATVs and contact their local Cannondale dealer to schedule an appointment to have the front shocks replaced for free.
For more information, contact Cannondale toll free at (877) 357-6686 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m ET Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday, and between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET Sunday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 25 2002; last revised JUL 02 2025.