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Cannondale Recalls 2007 Model Road Bicycles
Due to Brake Failure
The following product safety recall was voluntarily con-
ducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers
should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
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 aluminum and carbon fiber or all carbon fiber. The
model name is printed on the bicycle’s top tube. They
were sold in the following colors: natural aluminum/
carbon, red, black or black and blue. Recalled models
include:
Cannondale Models
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: Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from
July 2006 through November 2006 for between $3,200 and
$4,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles
immediately until inspected or repaired. Cannondale or
Authorized Cannondale Dealers have contacted affected
consumers directly for a free inspection and repair,
if necessary.
Consumer Contact: Consumers with one of the recalled
models who have not been contacted by Cannondale or an
Authorized Cannondale Dealer can contact Cannondale at
(800) BIKE-USA between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.cannondale.com
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even if they're in good health and can afford it, The Los
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policies, does not exclude applicants based on occupation,
but three others do: Blue Shield of California, PacifiCare
Health Systems Inc. and Health Net Inc. But all four
health plans examine prescription drug use when deciding
individual policies, documents showed. Dozens of widely
prescribed medications for heart burn and asthma, for
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guidelines, the Times said. Health plans said the restric-
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