CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With
CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With Defective Stems
Why was CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With recalled?
The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these stems immediately and contact a local Cannondale retailer for a free repair. Contact: Consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA or visit the company's website at www.cannondale.com to find a local dealer.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 Cannondale bicycles
- Company
- 3T (Tecno Tubo Torino), of Italy, Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn., Gruppo, SPA, of Italy
- Quantity
- About 1,300
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale Bicycle dealers nationwide sold the stems, from March 2001 through July 2002, for between $3,400 and $5,000 (includes the cost of the bicycle).
- Recall date
- August 15, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Cannondale has received four reports of stems breaking, including one minor injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled stems are black and have the model name 3T ZEPP XL printed in white on the sides of the body of the stem. The faceplate also has "3T" printed in white at the front of the stem. The stems were installed on 2002 and 2003 model year Cannondale bicycles. The recalled stems were manufactured in Italy by 3T (Tecno Tubo Torino) and distributed by parent company, Gruppo, SPA.