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Cannondale Mountain Bicycles

June 13, 2007
Cannondale Bicycle Corp. is recalling about 6,700 mountain bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks.

The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.

The carbon or aluminum bicycle forks were sold on Cannondale mountain bicycle models listed below:

They were sold by authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1,600 and $6,500.

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.

Consumer Contact: Owners of these bicycles may call Cannondale's toll free number: 800- BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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