Cannondale Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Gemini Bicycles
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.
- Units
- About 800
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2,100–$3,800
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Cannondale retailers nationwide sold these bicycles, from December 2001 through September 2002, for between $2,100 and $3,800.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn.
Incident log
Cannondale has received three reports of frames breaking. One minor injury was reported.
What the notice says 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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 24 2002; last revised MAY 01 2025.