CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-05-24). Hazards: fall, crash. About 2,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01160b |
| Published | 2001-05-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-03 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Giant-brand bicycle front forks |
| Firm named in the title | Giant Bicycle, Inc. |
| Firms | Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 2,400 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Giant Authorized Dealers sold the recalled forks on framesets and bicycles, from September 2000 through April 2001. The framesets sold for between $500 and $1,000, and the bicycles sold for between $1,000 and $4,500. |
Description
These carbon fiber forks were sold on 2001-model Giant TCR Team, TCR 0, TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 bicycles and framesets (an unassembled bicycle frame and fork). The recalled forks have a date code on the steerer tubes. Model Name Date Code TRC Team and TCR 0 Giant Bicycles Year: 00, and Month: 8, 9, 10,or 11 (on label on steerer tube) TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 Giant Bicycles and Framesets, and TCR 0 Giant Framesets Begins with "0H," "0J," "0K" or "0L" (embossed on steerer tube). "Giant" and the model name are written on the bicycles and framesets.
Hazard
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspection, and, if necessary, repair.
Incidents and injuries
Giant Bicycle, Inc. has received two reports of the forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in one minor injury.
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