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Cannondale Recalls Scalpel Mountain Bikes; Frame Failure Poses Crash Hazard

Date: January 8, 2008
Company: Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.

Affected Products

The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models: Model # Product Retail Price 8AVPFR Scalpel Frameset about $3,200 8VPO Scalpel Team about $6,900 8VP1 Scalpel 1 about $6,400 8VP2 Scalpel 2 about $4,300 Only certain serial numbers are affected.

Why Was This Recalled?

The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn.

Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report