Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-01-14). Hazards: fall. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09096 |
| Published | 2009-01-14 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames |
| Firm named in the title | Giant Bicycle, Inc. |
| Firms | Giant Bicycle, of Newbury Park, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect |
| Sold | Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500. |
Description
This recall involves 2009 TCR Advanced SL Team, SL 0, SL 1, SL 2, and SL (ISP) model bicycles and frames in silver, charcoal, blue and red. The words "Giant" and "TCR Advanced SL" are printed on the frame. Steerer tubes with "B", "N" or "P" at the end of the serial number are not included in this recall. Other "TCR" model bicycles are not included in the recall.
Hazard
The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
Incidents and injuries
Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries.
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