Giant Bicycle recall
Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall
Why was Giant Bicycle recalled?
The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames
- Company
- Giant Bicycle, of Newbury Park, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500.
- Recall date
- January 14, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.