CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With Defective Stems
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-08-15 · 02228
Hazards
The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders.
Recall
Number
02228
Date
2002-08-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycle stems installed on 2002 and 2003 Cannondale bicycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
3T (Tecno Tubo Torino), of Italy
Retailer(s)
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).
Importer(s)
Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Distributor(s)
Gruppo, SPA, of Italy
Country of manufacture
Italy
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.