The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·03024·Announced 2002-10-24

Cannondale Recalls Gemini Bicycles Due to Frame Manufacturing Defect

Cannondale is recalling approximately 800 Gemini bicycles because improperly manufactured frames may break during use, posing a risk of falls and serious injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the bicycle frame that can cause it to break during use, resulting in falls and serious injury. The source explicitly mentions reports of frames breaking and one minor injury, fitting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect with injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Cannondale Corp. is recalling approximately 800 Gemini bicycles due to a manufacturing defect in the frames. The defect involves the improper removal of material from the thickest portion of the downtube, which could cause the frame to break during use. This failure could result in falls and serious injury to riders.

The recall includes the following models with medium- and large-sized frames: 2002 Gemini 1000, 2003 Gemini 2000, 2002 Gemini 2000, 2003 Gemini 1000, and 2003 Gemini 900. These bicycles were sold by authorized Cannondale retailers nationwide from December 2001 through September 2002 for between $2,100 and $3,800. The bicycles feature "Cannondale" written on the downtube and "Gemini" and the model number on the top tube.

Cannondale has received three reports of frames breaking, with one minor injury reported. Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact their local Cannondale retailer for a free inspection. Those with improperly manufactured frames will have a free replacement frame installed. For more information, consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA or visit www.cannondale.com.

The recalled product

Product
Gemini Bicycles
Manufacturer
Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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