CPSC2009-01-14
Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall
Giant Bicycle, of Newbury Park, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500.
Affected count
About 1,000
Injuries reported
Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Giant-Bicycle-Inc-Recalls-Bicycles-Fork-Can-Break-Causing-Rider-To-FallDon't want to check this manually?
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