CPSC2012-01-18
Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard
Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Hazard
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.
Sold at
Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550.
Affected count
About 900
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles
Consumer contact
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/
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Giant-Bicycle-Recalls-Two-Models-Forks-Can-Break-Causing-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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