Cannondale Recalls Slice RS Bikes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #: 13745
Affected scope: About 500

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

The CPSC recalled This recall includes all 2013 model year Cannondale triathlon and time trial Slice RS bik….

Cannondale Recalls Slice RS Bikes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 1, 2013. Reason: The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return the bike to a Can…. Verify recall #13745 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard..

None
agency class: August 1, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13745 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, 3 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

This recall includes all 2013 model year Cannondale triathlon and time trial Slice RS bikes including the Black Edition, Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 bicycles and framesets. The Black Edition bikes come in black and the word Cannondale is in green on the top tube. The Ultegra and Ultegra Di2 are white with red trim and the word Cannondale is in black on the down tube of the bicycle. The unusual brakes on the Slice RS models are mounted behind the front fork and under the chainstay.

Reason for recall

The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return the bike to a Cannondale retailer for a free repair, a Cannondale Terramo helmet and Classic Jersey. Cannondale is contacting its customers directly.

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	13745
Date reported	August 1, 2013
Date initiated	August 1, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 500
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

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return the bike to a Cannondale retailer for a free repair, a Ca…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The brake plates can loosen and break, posing a fall hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 1, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13745.

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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