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CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Gemini Bicycles

Recalled October 24, 2002 · CPSC recall 03024 · Cannondale

Recalled Bicycle
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.
Units
About 800
Incidents / injuries
Cannondale has received three reports of frames breaking. One minor injury was reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

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.

Product
Gemini Bicycles
Imported by
Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Retailers
Authorized Cannondale retailers nationwide sold these bicycles, from December 2001 through September 2002, for between $2,100 and $3,800.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →