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Full Speed Ahead Crank Sets Used By Numerous Bicycle Manufacturers Recalled Due To Crash Hazard

Reported: November 19, 2010 Initiated: November 19, 2010 #11045 About 9,300 units

TH Industries, of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall on November 19, 2010. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 9,300 units are affected. The recall was issued because: If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, …. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #11045) was formally reported on November 19, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. TH Industries, of Taiwan is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 9,300 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles that have the recalled crank arm sets and return bicycle to the dealer. The dealer will install the new non-drive crank arm free of charge. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 16 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 9,300

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product Description

A crank set is the component of the bicycle that the chain and pedals attach to for pedaling. The recalled models are either painted black with "Gossamer" printed in white on the arm or white with "Gossamer" printed in black on the arm. There are two drive gears (referred to as "double") on the crank set. The recalled crank arms were assembled as original equipment on the following bicycle models: Bianchi 2010 Sempre Ultegra Cannondale 2010 CAAD9 5, CAAD9 5 Feminine2010 Six Carbon 52010 Slice 4, Slice 4 Nytro, Slice 52010 Synapse Carbon 4, Carbon 4 Feminine, Carbon 52011 CAAD10 5 105, CAAD10 5 105 Feminine2011 Slice 5, Slice 5 Womens2011 SuperSix 5 105, SuperSix 5 105 Womens2011 Synapse Carbon 4 Rival, Carbon 4 Rival Womens, Carbon 52011 CAAD8 5 1052011 CAADX 105 Cyclocross Felt 2011 F752011 F75X Fuji 2010 ACR 1.02010 ACR 2.02010 ACR 3.0 Quintana Roo 2010 CD.0.1 Litespeed 2010 C3 Raleigh 2011 RX 1.02010 RX 1.0 Scattante 2010 CFR Comp Gossamer BB30 non-drive crank arms that are included in the recall have serial numbers beginning with 10B, 10C, and 10D. Serial numbers are located on the backside of the crank arm by pedal threads (see pictures below). Note: MegaExo model Gossamer cranksets and Gossamer BB30 cranksets with three drive gears (referred to as "triple" cranksets) are not involved in this recall.

Reason for Recall

If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles that have the recalled crank arm sets and return bicycle to the dealer. The dealer will install the new non-drive crank arm free of charge.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 11045
Date reported November 19, 2010
Date initiated November 19, 2010
Recalling firm TH Industries, of Taiwan
Units affected About 9,300
Distribution Not disclosed

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

Scale of Impact

About 9,300 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
A crank set is the component of the bicycle that the chain and pedals attach to for pedaling. The recalled models are either painted black with "Gossamer" printed in white on the arm or white with "Gossamer" printed in black on the arm. There are two drive gears (referred to as "double") on the crank set. The recalled crank arms were assembled as original equipment on the following bicycle models: Bianchi 2010 Sempre Ultegra Cannondale 2010 CAAD9 5, CAAD9 5 Feminine2010 Six Carbon 52010 Slice 4, Slice 4 Nytro, Slice 52010 Synapse Carbon 4, Carbon 4 Feminine, Carbon 52011 CAAD10 5 105, CAAD10 5 105 Feminine2011 Slice 5, Slice 5 Womens2011 SuperSix 5 105, SuperSix 5 105 Womens2011 Synapse Carbon 4 Rival, Carbon 4 Rival Womens, Carbon 52011 CAAD8 5 1052011 CAADX 105 Cyclocross Felt 2011 F752011 F75X Fuji 2010 ACR 1.02010 ACR 2.02010 ACR 3.0 Quintana Roo 2010 CD.0.1 Litespeed 2010 C3 Raleigh 2011 RX 1.02010 RX 1.0 Scattante 2010 CFR Comp Gossamer BB30 non-drive crank arms that are included in the recall have serial numbers beginning with 10B, 10C, and 10D. Serial numbers are located on the backside of the crank arm by pedal threads (see pictures below). Note: MegaExo model Gossamer cranksets and Gossamer BB30 cranksets with three drive gears (referred to as "triple" cranksets) are not involved in this recall.. Recalled by TH Industries, of Taiwan. Units affected: About 9,300.
Why was this product recalled?
If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles that have the recalled crank arm sets and return bicycle to the dealer. The dealer will install the new non-drive crank arm free of charge.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 19, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11045.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11045) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).