Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 08534. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.
CPSC recall 08534 has the recall date 8 Jan 2008. The notice names the firm Cannondale Bicycle. The recall has about 150 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 150 |
| Description | The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models: Model # Product Retail Price 8AVPFR Scalpel Frameset about $3,200 8VPO Scalpel Team about $6,900 8VP1 Scalpel 1 about $6,400 8VP2 Scalpel 2 about $4,300 Only certain serial numbers are affected. |
| Product | Cannondale 2008 model year "Scalpel" mountain bikes, About 150, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007. |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale Bicycle Corporation |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 150Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Cannondale Bicycle
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2009 | Cannondale Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| 6 Jun 2007 | Cannondale Recalls Bicycles With Carbon Crankset Due to Fall Hazard |
| 9 Jan 2007 | Cannondale Recalls 2007 Model Road Bicycles Due to Brake Failure |
| 18 Feb 2005 | CPSC, Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Announce Recall of Bicycle Suspension Seat Posts |
| 5 Nov 2004 | CPSC, Cannondale Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Certain Quick-Release Handlebar Bags |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08534The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08534. https://recallregister.com/product/4556-cannondale-recalls-scalpel-mountain-bikes-frame-failure-poses-crash-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08534 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08534?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 150
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States