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Old August 9th 07, 06:33 PM posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace,rec.bicycles.tech
Tim McNamara
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From the Metheny and Burke e-newsletter today:

Bicycle recall:* Raleigh America and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission are recalling 1,200 Chinese-made Raleigh Cadent bikes with
Carbonage Technology carbon fiber forks. The forks can break
during*normal use, causing the rider to lose control and fall. Raleigh
has received three reports of fork failures, resulting in a dislocated
shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw. The recall involves the 2007
Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0 and Cadent*Carbon bicycle models with
carbon forks. They were sold at Raleigh*dealers nationwide from January
through June 2007 for $660-$1,930. If you own one of these bikes, stop
riding it and take it to the place of purchase for a free fork
replacement. For more information, call Raleigh America toll-free at
888-805-6396 during 9-5 PT weekdays, or visit http://www.raleighusa.com
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Old August 9th 07, 11:47 PM posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace,rec.bicycles.tech
Joe Bernard
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On Aug 9, 10:33 am, Tim McNamara wrote:
From the Metheny and Burke e-newsletter today:

Bicycle recall: Raleigh America and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission are recalling 1,200 Chinese-made Raleigh Cadent bikes with
Carbonage Technology carbon fiber forks. The forks can break
during normal use, causing the rider to lose control and fall. Raleigh
has received three reports of fork failures, resulting in a dislocated
shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw. The recall involves the 2007
Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0 and Cadent Carbon bicycle models with
carbon forks. They were sold at Raleigh dealers nationwide from January
through June 2007 for $660-$1,930. If you own one of these bikes, stop
riding it and take it to the place of purchase for a free fork
replacement. For more information, call Raleigh America toll-free at
888-805-6396 during 9-5 PT weekdays, or visithttp://www.raleighusa.com


Mmmmmm carbon!

 




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