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

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

Recall #: 02228
Affected scope: About 1,300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

3T (Tecno Tubo Torino), of Italy recalled The recalled stems are black and have the model name 3T ZEPP XL printed in white on the s….

CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles With Defective Stems was recalled by 3T (Tecno Tubo Torino), of Italy in August 15, 2002. Reason: The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders.. Remedy: Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these stems immediately and contact a local Ca…. Verify recall #02228 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

3T (Tecno Tubo Torino), of Italy issued this CPSC recall-The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders..

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agency class: August 15, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02228 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02228
Date reported	August 15, 2002
Date initiated	August 15, 2002
Recalling firm	3T (Tecno Tubo Torino), of Italy
Affected scope	About 1,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 15, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02228.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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