Bicycles with Carbon Crankset
Bicycles with Carbon Crankset was recalled on 6 July 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0633/07. Injuries risk reported by Greece. This product poses a serious risk of injuries because the aluminium bottom bracket spindles on some of these bikes was incorrectly heat treated.
| Alert Number | 0633/07 |
| Brand | CANNONDALE |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Model Number | 2007 and 2008 Cannondale Road and Mountain Bikes equipped with Cannondale System Integrated 2-Pieces Carbon Cranksets. Affected bicycle models: - 2007 Bikes: Synapse Carbon SL 1 Compact Drive; Ironman 1 Sl Carbon Standard Drive; System 6 Team 1 Compact Drive and Standard Drive; System 6 Team 3 Compact Drive and Standard Drive; Cyclocross SL 1 Compact Drive; Taurine 1 SL; Rush Carbon 2.- 2007 Framesets & Cranksets: Synapse SL Sl; System 6 Team Sl; CAAD 9 Cyclocross Sl; All Carbon Sl Road Cranksets.- 2008 Bikes: System 6 Liquigas 3; Compact and Standard Drive. |
| Published | 6 July 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of injuries because the aluminium bottom bracket spindles on some of these bikes was incorrectly heat treated. This manufacturing error causes cracks that can lead to a complete crankset failure, posing a fall hazard to user, with a risk of serious injury or death.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer. A press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Cranksets are the gears at the front of the bicycle chain with pedals attached to the outer ends. The crankset spins on a bearing and axle assembly called a bottom bracket. The recalled cranksets are two-piece carbon crankset with an integrated aluminium bottom bracket.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Bicycles with Carbon Crankset.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.