Recall: Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

Description: This recall involves three models of 2014 tandem Cannondale bicycles, road 1, road 2 and 29 tandem. The road 1 and 29 tandem bicycles were sold in black with white graphics and the road 2 was sold in white with red and black graphics. "Cannondale" and "T1" or "T2" are printed on the aluminum frame bicycle. The 29 model is a mountain bike with 29-inch wheels and a 29 graphic decal affixed to the frame.

Name of product: 2014 Cannondale Tandem Bicycles

Units: About 80

Manufacturer: Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

Hazard: The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork.

Recall date: May 05, 2014

Incidents/Injuries: Cycling Sports Groups has received two reports of loose steerer tubes. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Authorized Cannondale dealers from October 2013 to December 2013 for between $2,700 and $5,400.

Importers: Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Consumer contact: Cycling Sports Group at (800) 726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can email the firm at custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com.

Recall number: 14-168