CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With Defective Stems

危险说明 Hazard

• The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Cannondale has received four reports of stems breaking, including one minor injury.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these stems immediately and contact a local Cannondale retailer for a free repair.

消费者联系信息

Consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA or visit the company's website at www.cannondale.com to find a local dealer.

相关企业

制造商：3T (Tecno Tubo Torino), of Italy

制造国家/地区：Italy

进口商：Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.

经销商：Gruppo, SPA, of Italy

零售商：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).