Giant Bicycle, Inc. · Recalled
Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall
The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3,300–$7,500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Giant Bicycle, of Newbury Park, Calif.
Incident log
Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
For additional information, contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.giant-bicycles.com
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 JAN 14 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.