Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard
USGiant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles are various colors and sizes.
Affected Products
2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Giant-Bicycle-Recalls-Two-Models-Forks-Can-Break-Causing-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12088.12088a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2012 Giant Defy Advanced |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12088.12088b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2012 Giant Avail Advanced |
| Hazards › Name | The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900 |
| Recall I D | 958 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork. |
| Importers › Name | Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550. |
| Recall Date | 2012-01-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. |
| Recall Number | 12088 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| 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/ |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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