08/29/02 by Jim Mullins
Found this recall notice on cyclingnews.com. Don't know if it applies to anyone in the club but it might. Please look at the models listed below in the text to see if your Cannondale is included. If it is I would recommend that you get the item replaced ASAP because this could result in a very serious injury if it is not repaired.
Cannondale is recalling 3T Zepp XL stems fitted to the following models: 2002 R3000 Si Double, 2003 R3000 Si Double; 2002 R3000 Si, Triple; 2003 R3000 Si, Triple; 2002 R4000 Si; 2003 R6000 Si Saeco Team Replica; 2002 R5000 Si; 2002 Black Lightning; 2002 Chain Gang. According to Cannondale, the front portion of the stem, often called the face plate, has two counterbored or recessed holes for two bolts. These bolts clamp the face plate against the handlebar, clamping the handlebar in place. The two counterbored holes in the face plate were made too shallow. This results in insufficient thread engagement and a risk that the bolts may strip or pull out of the body of the stem.
Cannondale warns that "failure to observe this recall could result in stem failure in the field. Such a failure would lead to loss of steering control and an accident with attendant risk of serious injury or death. Please co-operate with this recall." Call 1-800-BIKEUSA with any questions or to locate your nearest retailer.