CPSC, Cane Creek Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts

The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.

Recall #: 02208
Affected scope: About 7,700

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Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.c. recalled The recalled THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts are black and silver and have a range of se….

CPSC, Cane Creek Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts was recalled by Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.c. in July 24, 2002. Reason: The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious i…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company f…. Verify recall #02208 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious i….

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agency class: July 24, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02208 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled THUDBUSTER Suspension Seat Posts are black and silver and have a range of serial numbers between 10894 and 18710. The serial number can be found inside the seat post's tube, toward the bottom of the post. The words, "Cane Creek" and "Thudbuster" are also printed on the seat post. The seat posts are made in the U.S.

Reason for recall

The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02208
Date reported	July 24, 2002
Date initiated	July 24, 2002
Recalling firm	Cane Creek Cycling Components (Cane Creek), of Fletcher, N.c.
Affected scope	About 7,700
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company for a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The seat post's cradle, which attaches to the bicycle seat, can break, posing the risk of falls and serious injury to riders.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these seat posts immediately and return them to the company for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 24, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02208.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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