GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension recall
GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard
Why was GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension recalled?
The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dealer for a free repair. Contact: For additional information, please contact SR Suntour toll-free at (855) 205-2453 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.srsuntour-cycling.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
- GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks
- Company
- SR Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 17,000
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from April 2011 through March 2012 for between $400 and $600.
- Recall date
- April 12, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- SR Suntour has received 12 reports of incidents with the suspension forks, including two injuries involving a laceration and a chipped tooth.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the following GT, Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension forks. "SR Suntour" and the date code are printed on the back of the fork crown. Bicycles Model Years Model Name SR Giant 2011-2012 Revel 1 Revel 1W GT 2012 Avalanche 4.0 Avalanche 4.0 GTW Trek 2012 3700D 3900D Suntour Suspension Fork Date Codes CK110301 through CK110731