GT LaBomba Bicycles recall: Fall and Injury Hazards
GT Recalls LaBomba Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Why was GT LaBomba Bicycles recalled?
The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer for a free replacement frame. Contact: GT at 800-843-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.gtbicycles.com/pages/recalls-safety or www.gtbicycles.com and click on "Recalls & Safety" for more information.
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 LaBomba bicycles
- Company
- GT Bicycles LLC, of Aliso Viejo, California
- Quantity
- About 3,040 (In addition, about 324 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2018 through September 2023 for between $400 and $1,450.
- Recall date
- March 7, 2024
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received five reports of damage to the bicycle headtube/downtube weld, causing the bicycle headtube to separate from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves GT Model Year 2019 through 2023 LaBomba 24" bicycles, LaBomba 26" bicycles, LaBomba Pro bicycles, LaBomba Rigid bicycles, and LaBomba 26" bicycle framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in sea green, green, dusty blue, blue, purple, and red. The model name LaBomba is printed on the bicycle frame top-tube. "GT" is printed on the downtube.