Bicycles with damping cartridge
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Cannondale bicycles equipped with Lefty Speed DLR2 or Speed Carbon SL damping cartridges are being recalled due to a defect in how thread sealant was applied to the damping cartridge threads. This defect can cause the damping cartridge to loosen during riding, potentially causing serious damage to the fork and resulting in accidents with risk of serious injury or death. The recall affects 2007 model year bicycles including the Rush Carbon 2, Rush 3, Rush 4, Rush 5, Caffeine 29'er, Scalpel 2, Scalpel 3, Caffeine 1, Caffeine 2, Rush Feminine 1, Taurine Carbon Team Replica, Scalpel 1, Scalpel Team Replica, Rush Carbon 1, and Rush Carbon Team, as well as 2008 Rush Carbon 3 models and aftermarket replacement Lefty Speed DLR 2 and Speed Carbon SL forks.
The recall was initiated by the importer through voluntary corrective actions. The source document does not specify what remedy is available to affected consumers or what steps they should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a serious risk of injuries since thread sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the Lefty Speed DLR2 and Speed Carbon SL damping cartridge threads. Incorrectly applied thread sealant can result in the damping cartridge loosening while riding. If the damping cartridge loosens, serious damage can occur to the fork, which can lead to an accident, with risk of serious injury or death.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown
The recall affects 2007 items equipped with Damping Cartridge.1. 2007 Rush Carbon 22007 Rush 32007 Rush 42007 Rush 52007 Caffeine 29'er2007 Scalpel 22007 Scalpel 32007 Caffeine 12007 Caffeine 22007 Rush Feminine 12007 aftermarket, replacement LeftySpeed DLR 22008 Rush Carbon 32. 2007 Taurine Carbon Team Replica2007 Scalpel 12007 Scalpel Team Replica2007 Rush Carbon 12007 Rush Carbon Team2007 aftermarket, replacement LeftySpeed Carbon SL forks Model: 1. Lefty Speed DLR2, and2. Speed Carbon SL bikes. Notifying country: Greece
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.