Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard

The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.

Recall #: 08534
Affected scope: About 150

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn. recalled The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fib….

Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard was recalled by Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn. in January 8, 2008. Reason: The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collis…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized …. Verify recall #08534 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collis….

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agency class: January 8, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08534 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 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models: Model # Product Retail Price 8AVPFR Scalpel Frameset about $3,200 8VPO Scalpel Team about $6,900 8VP1 Scalpel 1 about $6,400 8VP2 Scalpel 2 about $4,300 Only certain serial numbers are affected.

Reason for recall

The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.

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	08534
Date reported	January 8, 2008
Date initiated	January 8, 2008
Recalling firm	Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
Affected scope	About 150
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 the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Con…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 8, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08534.

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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