CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With Defective Stems
Published: August 15, 2002Recall ID: 02228Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 Cannondale bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Cannondale-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycles-With-Defective-Stems |
| Title | CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With Defective Stems |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bike-stem_0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Stem |
| Hazards › Name | The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Cannondale has received four reports of stems breaking, including one minor injury. |
| Products › Name | Bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 Cannondale bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,300 |
| Recall I D | 2198 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these stems immediately and contact a local Cannondale retailer for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn. |
| Retailers › Name | 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). |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-15T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Gruppo, SPA, of Italy |
| Recall Number | 02228 |
| Manufacturers › Name | 3T (Tecno Tubo Torino), of Italy |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA or visit the company's website at www.cannondale.com to find a local dealer. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |