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Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles

August 3, 2007
Raleigh America is recalling about 1,200 of its 2007 Raleigh Cadent bicycles with carbonage carbon forks. The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Raleigh America has received three reports of forks breaking resulting in injuries including a dislocated shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw.

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 bikes were sold at Raleigh America dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1930.

They were made in China.

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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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