Safety regulator, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Gemini Bicycles
Recall 03024 · Oct 24, 2002 · Cannondale Corp.
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03024
- Date
- Oct 24, 2002
- Company
- Cannondale Corp.
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- Gemini Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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 and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cannondale has received three reports of frames breaking. One minor injury was reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale retailers nationwide sold these bicycles, from December 2001 through September 2002, for between $2,100 and $3,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gemini bicycles?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.