CPSC recall 03-024, announced October 24, 2002, covers Cannondale Gemini Bicycles (about 800 units). The frames on some of these bicycles have been improperly manufactured, causing too much of the thickest portion of the downtube to be removed. The notice cites 3 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact their local Cannondale retailer for a free inspection of their bicycle frame. Recall contact: go to www.cannondale.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recall involves the following bicycle models with medium- and large-sized frames: 2002 Gemini 1000 2003 Gemini 2000 2002 Gemini 2000 2003 Gemini 1000 2003 Gemini 900 The bicycles have "Cannondale" written on the downtube, and "Gemini" and the model number are written on the top tube.
Which products are included?
The recall involves the following bicycle models with medium- and large-sized frames: 2002 Gemini 1000 2003 Gemini 2000 2002 Gemini 2000 2003 Gemini 1000 2003 Gemini 900 The bicycles have "Cannondale" written on the downtube, and "Gemini" and the model number are written on the top tube. The bicycles were sold in various colors.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The frames on some of these bicycles have been improperly manufactured, causing too much of the thickest portion of the downtube to be removed. This could cause the frame to break during use, resulting in falls and serious injury to riders.
Incidents and injuries
Cannondale has received three reports of frames breaking. One minor injury was reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact their local Cannondale retailer for a free inspection of their bicycle frame. Consumers with improperly manufactured frames will have a free replacement frame installed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cannondale
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 03-024
- Units
- About 800
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Cannondale retailers nationwide sold these bicycles, from December 2001 through September 2002, for between $2,100 and $3,800.
- Importer
- Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Gemini Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA or visit the company's web site at www.cannondale.com, to find a local retailer.
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