Raleigh America · Recalled
Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control
The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
- Units
- About 1,200
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $660–$1,930
- 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
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Raleigh America dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1930.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Carbonage Technology, of Baoan, China, Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash.
Incident log
Raleigh America has received three reports of forks breaking, resulting in injuries, including a dislocated shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 AUG 03 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
