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Cannondale recall 2007 model road bikes over brake failure



The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cannondale have issued a voluntary recall of 2007 model Cannondale road bicycles and advised owners of the bikes to stop using them immediately because of faulty front brakes.

Name of Product: Cannondale 2007 Model Road Bicycles

Units: About 700

Manufacturer: Cannondale Bicycle Corp., of Bethel, Conn.

Hazard: The bicycle's front brake can fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled road racing bicycles are made from aluminium and carbon fibre or all carbon fibre. The model name is printed on the bicycle's top tube. They were sold in the following colours: natural aluminium/carbon, red, black or black and blue. Recalled models include:

* 2007 Six 13 Team 1
* 2007 Six 13 Team 1/Compact Drive
* 2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Compact Drive Si Crank
* 2007 Synapse Carbon SL1/Standard bottom bracket, Dura Ace Crank

Sold at: Authorised Cannondale dealers in the U.S. from July 2006 through November 2006 for between $3,200 and $4,500. More

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