CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Gemini Bicycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-10-24 · 03024
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
03024
Date
2002-10-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Gemini Bicycles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized Cannondale retailers nationwide sold these bicycles, from December 2001 through September 2002, for between $2,100 and $3,800.
Importer(s)
Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
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.