The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02228·Announced 2002-08-15

Cannondale Recalls 2002 and 2003 Bicycles With Defective Stems

Cannondale is recalling about 1,300 bicycles with defective stems that can break, causing loss of control and injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that can cause loss of control and serious injury, with one minor injury reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported as severe or fatal.

Plain-English summary

Cannondale Corp. is recalling bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 model year Cannondale bicycles. The recalled stems are black with the model name 3T ZEPP XL printed in white on the sides and "3T" printed in white on the faceplate. These stems were manufactured in Italy by 3T (Tecno Tubo Torino) and distributed by Gruppo, SPA.

The stems can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls, and serious injury to riders. Cannondale has received four reports of stems breaking, including one minor injury. The stems were sold by authorized Cannondale Bicycle dealers nationwide from March 2001 through July 2002 for between $3,400 and $5,000, which includes the cost of the bicycle.

Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these stems immediately and contact a local Cannondale retailer for a free repair. Consumers can also contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA or visit www.cannondale.com to find a local dealer.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 Cannondale bicycles
Manufacturer
3T (Tecno Tubo Torino), of Italy
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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