Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Recall #: 14168
Affected scope: About 80

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

Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan recalled This recall involves three models of 2014 tandem Cannondale bicycles, road 1, road 2 and ….

Cycling Sports Group Recalls Cannondale Tandem Road Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan in May 5, 2014. Reason: The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest autho…. Verify recall #14168 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury..

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agency class: May 5, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14168 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

This recall involves three models of 2014 tandem Cannondale bicycles, road 1, road 2 and 29 tandem. The road 1 and 29 tandem bicycles were sold in black with white graphics and the road 2 was sold in white with red and black graphics. "Cannondale" and "T1" or "T2" are printed on the aluminum frame bicycle. The 29 model is a mountain bike with 29-inch wheels and a 29 graphic decal affixed to the frame.

Reason for recall

The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork.

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	14168
Date reported	May 5, 2014
Date initiated	May 5, 2014
Recalling firm	Kinesis Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Affected scope	About 80
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 immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a fre…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bicycle fork can break and cause the riders to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer to receive a free replacement fork.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 5, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14168.

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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