Cannondale, Norco and Trek Bicycle Recalls Due to Crash Hazard

More than 21,000 Norco, Cannondale and Trek bicycles have been recalled, as they all could contain a defective suspension fork made by the same company, which could cause a crash and possible rider injuries.

The Cannondale, Norco and Trek bicycle recall notices were posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on May 19, 2009.

All of the recalled bikes utilize suspension forks manufactured by JD Components, which may have been assembled incorrectly. The JD suspension forks may lose alignment and cause the front wheel to turn suddenly. If this occurs, the rider may lose control and have a serious bicycle accident.

At least one injury has been reported involving a Norco bicycle, where the rider suffered a fractured collarbone as a result of the faulty suspension fork.

The majority of the recalled bicycles are 2009 Trek 7300, 7300WSD, and 7500 bicycles, with 16,000 units affected. The CPSC indicates that these models of Trek bicycles contain the words “Bontrager SPA” printed on the suspension fork.

The Norco bicycle recall includes about 3,600 units, including the 2007 Team DH, 2008 Team DH, Aline Park, Aline, Atomik, Shore 1,2,3, and 2009 Atomik (without gussets) models. The model name should be printed on the top tube of each bike.

Another 1,600 units were including in the Cannondale Adverture bicycle recall, including 2008 Cannondale Adventure 2, Adventure 3, Adventure 2 Feminine and Adventure 3 Feminine bicycles. The model names are printed on the frame, and the forks have “Cannondale AT35 adventure trail” printed on them.

Owners of any of these recalled bicycles have been urged to immediately stop using them and contact a dealer to arrange free repairs.

In 2008, another Trek bicycle recall was issued for about 4,900 MT220 girl’s bikes, due to frame failures that caused at least 13 bicycle accidents and four reports of personal iinjuries.