Wilton Manufacturer Recalls Over 11,000 Bicycles

WILTON, CT — Local bicycle manufacturer Cannondale has recalled more than 11,000 of its bikes, according to the Consumer Product and Safety Commission. Several injuries and one death have been reported stemming from incidents where the front fork fractured.

The affected bikes are the Cyclocross CAADX series released from 2013 to 2016. The recall was issued July 25.

"Following several reports of fork fractures on Cannondale Cyclocross CAADX Model Year 2013-2016 bicycles, including one tragic incident in which the rider fell and suffered injuries that ultimately led to his death, we launched an in-depth inquiry," the company said in the recall notice. "We, and several other independent parties, conducted extensive testing on the issue and did not identify a defect in the forks. However, given the circumstances, we decided the best course of action was to inform riders of these incidents and make a free upgraded replacement fork available through the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s voluntary recall process. "

About 11,600 bicycles in the at-risk series were sold in the U.S. and Canada.

Cannondale has provided a checklist for consumers to determine if their CAADX is affected by this recall. Recalled bikes will have all of the following features:

1. A prominent CAADX marking on the top tube or other tube
2. Disc brakes
3. A large "ULTRAX" marking on the inside of the fork leg
4. A black plastic cable running to the front disc brake that is outside of the fork blade (not internally routed within the fork blade)

Cannondale dealers will arrange for free replacement forks. Consumers may find a local dealer by calling 844-370-1536 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays or email support@cyclingsportsgroup.com.

Cannondale was founded in 1991, and is named after the Cannondale area of Wilton. In 2008, the company was purchased by and became a division of Dorel Industries, which also distributes Schwinn, Mongoose, GT and Roadmaster bike brands.

Anyone who believes that any product they have purchased might be dangerous or defective may file a report with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Instructions on how to initiate the reporting process can be found here.