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Colnago Recalls Bicycles and Frame Kits
- Starting date:
- June 17, 2015
- Posting date:
- June 17, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fall Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-53783
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Procycle Group
Affected products
Colnago Bicycle and Bicycle Frame Kits
Product description
This recall involves all Colnago CF10 and Colnago V1-r racing bicycles and bicycle frame kits that fit 28-inch wheels.
The words Colnago for Ferrari are on the downtube, and the Ferrari logo is on the seat tube of the CF10. The word Colnago is on the downtube, and the Ferrari logo is on the crossbar of the V1-r. Model numbers CF10 or V1-r are on both sides of the fork.
Model Number | Colour |
---|---|
CF10 Frame | Black with white letters and red trim |
Black with white letters and yellow trim | |
V1-r Frame | Black with white letters and red trim |
Grey with black letters and black trim | |
Grey with white letters and white trim | |
White with silver letters and silver trim |
Hazard identified
The front brakes can detach from the fork during use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Neither Health Canada nor Colnago has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these products.
Colnago has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries in the United States.
Number sold
Approximately 34 units were sold in Canada, and approximately 400 units in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled bicycles and frame kits were sold from August 2014 to April 2015 at an authorized Colnago dealer.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Procycle Group Inc.
St-Georges
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles and bicycle frame kits and contact an authorized Colnago dealer for an inspection and replacement of the front fork if necessary.
For additional information, consumers may contact Procycle Group toll-free at 1-800-663-2512, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit Colnago's website and click on Colnago recalls bikes and frame kits for more information.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.