Safety Notices & Recalls

2021 - 2023 Dave Bicycles and Framesets



At Cannondale, we know our riders demand the highest levels of performance, quality, and safety, and we hold ourselves and Cannondale products to that standard.

We have identified a safety issue with the Cannondale Model Year 2021-23 Dave bicycles and framesets. The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards. As such, we are conducting a product recall of these bicycles in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Cannondale dealers and riders should inspect the bicycle to determine if they have a Cannondale Model Year 2021-23 Dave bicycle or bicycle frameset. A consumer can identify an impacted bicycle or bicycle frameset by the presence of “Dave” painted on the bicycle frame top-tube. If you have a Cannondale Model Year 2021-23 Dave bicycle or bicycle frameset, please refrain from riding it until a Cannondale dealer can replace it.

Please contact your local authorized Cannondale dealer or Cannondale to arrange for an authorized Cannondale dealer to replace the bicycle frame at no charge.

We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience, and for riding Cannondale.

Sincerely, The Cannondale Team

View our Dealer Locator to find your local Cannondale shop; or contact our Customer Support Team.

View the official posting of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Cannondale-Recalls-Dave-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards

Download the Full PDF Safety Notice

2010-2012 Bad Boy Safety Recall Notice

Subject to Recall:

Production Date Code Production Year
P 2010
Q 2011
R (except RA) 2012

Example: "RK24" is subject to recall.

NOT Subject to Recall, Bicycle OK to Ride:

Production Date Code Production Year
RA 2012/December
T 2013
S 2014
N 2015
L 2016

Importer:

Cycling Sports Group, Inc. of Wilton, Connecticut.

Product:

2010-2012 Bad Boy and Bad Girl bicycles subject to recall can be identified by looking at the date code on the bottom of the fork leg. Look for the first character of the code as compare with tables below to find out if the bicycle is subject to this recall.

Hazard:

This recall is a result of some reports of affected bicycles developing fatigue cracks where the axle meets the fork leg. Fatigue cracks grow with use and can result in a broken axle. There is a risk that the axle may separate from the fork leg, with risk of an accident or injury.

Please do not ride your bicycle until the fork is inspected or replaced. Bicycles subject to recall can be confirmed by looking at the date code on the bottom of the fork leg. See above.

Remedy:

If your bicycle is subject to recall, please stop riding and bring your bicycle to your nearest Cannondale Dealer for inspection and fork replacement.

Contact:

If you have any questions, please contact Cannondale Customer Service (United States)

Please call 203-845-8498 and select “1” for consumer support between 9 am and 6 pm EST Monday through Friday. Email:  recall@cannondale.zendesk.com

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Translated Notices:

Quick Release Recall

Effected: Bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick release levers.

Translated Notices:

OPI Recall Notice

3 September 2015

At Cannondale, the quality and safety of our products are of paramount importance. We build world-class bicycles, components and parts for riders who demand the highest levels of performance.

During the course of regular testing, we identified a potential safety issue with the OPI stem/steering tube assemblies used in certain Mountain Bikes.  We informed appropriate regulatory authorities and, while there have been no reported accidents or injuries as a result of this, we decided it would be in the best interest of our consumers to conduct a voluntary recall of the part.

From model year 2011 through model year 2015 Cannondale used OPI stems on certain Mountain Bikes. Some OPI stems were also sold as aftermarket stems. Testing has shown that the nature of the connection between the base of the OPI stem and the top of the steering tube results in a reduced fatigue life. This could lead to fork failure, with risk of a serious accident or injury. To address this risk, all OPI equipped forks must be fitted with a special wedge kit that locks and reinforces the threaded connection between the OPI stem and the steering tube. This remedy restores appropriate fatigue life.

You can identify that you have an OPI stem that is being recalled if the words "OPI" are printed on the top of your stem. You should stop riding your bike immediately and bring it to your nearest authorized Cannondale Dealer to have the part replaced at no charge.  Call ahead to make your appointment and you should be in and out quickly.  It should take less then 30 minutes to install the new part.  We know that it might be a hassle to have to take your bike off the trails to do this, but your safety is important to us.

If you have any questions, please contact our customer service department.

Recalled Product:

This recall affects Cannondale mountain bikes produced between 2011-2015 with a Lefty front fork assembled with a component known as an "OPI Stem" and an "OPI Steerer." The OPI Steerer is being recalled. It is located inside the headtube and is not visible. The Lefty fork and the OPI Stem ARE NOT being recalled.

  • - OPI Stems are marked with the “OPI” logo in black with a white stripe above. OPI Stems look smooth and are rounded at the bike head tube.
  • - OPI Stems have no stem bolts, only 4 handlebar bolts.

Use the illustration above to identify a bike subject to recall.

Manufacturer / Importer:

Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Connecticut.

Hazard:

OPI steerers affected by this recall have reduced fatigue life which could lead to breakage of the fork clamps or bolts over time. If that happened, a rider could lose control leading to an accident.

Remedy:

Consumers with a bicycle equipped with an OPI stem should immediately stop using the bicycle and contact the nearest Authorized Cannondale Bicycle Dealer. Cannondale Dealers will inspect the bicycle OPI stem and fork for any damage that may have occurred and fit the OPI stem steerer system with a reinforcement part and install new Lefty clamp bolts.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Translated Notices

Suntour/RS Suspension Fork

Slice RS

  • 2013 Slice RS Frame Recall Notice - English - View PDF

Scalpel 100

  • 2008 Scalpel Recall 100 Frame Recall Notice - English - View PDF
  • Scalpel Carbon 100 Recall - English - View PDF
  • Scalpel Carbon 100 Recall - Spanish - View PDF
  • Scalpel Carbon 100 Recall - German - View PDF
  • Scalpel Carbon 100 Recall - French - View PDF
  • Scalpel Carbon 100 Recall - Italian - View PDF
  • Scalpel Carbon 100 Recall - Dutch - View PDF

Crank

  • 2007 Carbon SI Crank Recall Notice - US English - View PDF
  • 2007 Carbon SI Crank Recall Notice - UK English - View PDF
  • 2007 Carbon SI Crank Recall Notice - Spanish - View PDF
  • 2007 Carbon SI Crank Recall Notice - German - View PDF
  • 2007 Carbon SI Crank Recall Notice - French - View PDF
  • 2007 Carbon SI Crank Recall Notice& - Italian - View PDF
  • 2007 Carbon SI Crank Recall Notice - Dutch - View PDF

Lefty

  • 2007 Lefty Speed DLR2 and Lefty Speed Carbon SL Recall Notice - English - View PDF
  • 2007 Lefty Speed DLR2 and Lefty Speed Carbon SL Recall Notice - Spanish - View PDF
  • 2007 Lefty Speed DLR2 and Lefty Speed Carbon SL Recall Notice - German - View PDF
  • 2007 Lefty Speed DLR2 and Lefty Speed Carbon SL Recall Notice - French - View PDF
  • 2007 Lefty Speed DLR2 and Lefty Speed Carbon SL Recall Notice - Italian - View PDF
  • 2007 Lefty Speed DLR2 and Lefty Speed Carbon SL Recall Notice - Dutch - View PDF
  • Carbon Lefty Second 2001 Recall - English - View PDF
  • Carbon Lefty Recall - English - View PDF