CPSCGeneral Alert
Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall
Published: January 14, 2009Recall ID: 09096Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Giant-Bicycle-Inc-Recalls-Bicycles-Fork-Can-Break-Causing-Rider-To-Fall |
| Title | Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f23269056e4846268ee7d5216995a912.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Fork |
| Hazards › Name | The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries. |
| Products › Name | 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 5048 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork. |
| Importers › Name | Giant Bicycle, of Newbury Park, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500. |
| Recall Date | 2009-01-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09096 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |