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CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Gemini Bicycles

U.S. CPSCFallsOct 24, 2002
Recalled Bicycle
Recalled Bicycle

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

Hazard

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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

Cannondale has received three reports of frames breaking. One minor injury was reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Authorized Cannondale retailers nationwide sold these bicycles, from December 2001 through September 2002, for between $2,100 and $3,800.

Contact the company

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.

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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