Giant Bicycle · Recalled
Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
- Units
- About 900
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3,000–$4,550
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles are various colors and sizes.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.
For additional information, contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/
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 18 2012; last revised APR 18 2016.
