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CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With Defective Stems

U.S. CPSCFallsAug 15, 2002
Recalled Bicycle Stem
Recalled Bicycle Stem

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders.

Remedy

Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these stems immediately and contact a local Cannondale retailer for a free repair.

Incidents & injuries

Cannondale has received four reports of stems breaking, including one minor injury.

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.

Sold on

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).

Contact the company

Consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA or visit the company's website at www.cannondale.com to find a local dealer.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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