Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #: 16229
Affected scope: About 3,100 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)

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

Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan recalled This recall involves 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles. They we….

Cycling Sports Group Recalls Commuter Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan in July 21, 2016. Reason: The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the neares…. Verify recall #16229 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard..

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agency class: July 21, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16229 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 2010-2012 Cannondale Bad Boy and Bad Girl commuter bicycles. They were sold in black. Only bicycles with date codes beginning with P, Q and RB through RL are included in this recall. The date code is located on the bottom of the bicycle fork. The frame is matte black. A Cannondale decal can be found on the downtube.

Reason for recall

The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace the fork free of charge.

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	16229
Date reported	July 21, 2016
Date initiated	July 21, 2016
Recalling firm	Post Moderne Tech Corp., of Taiwan
Affected scope	About 3,100 (in addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)
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 recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a fre…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bicycle's fork axle can crack, posing a fall hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take them to the nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for a free repair. Cannondale dealers will replace the fork free of charge.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 21, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16229.

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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