CPSCGeneral Alert
Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Published: November 12, 2010Recall ID: 11038Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 2011 model year Giant Anthem X 29er 1, 2 and 3 model bicycles. The bicycles were sold in small, medium and large. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle.
Affected Products
2011 Model Year Anthem Giant Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Giant-Recalls-Anthem-X-29er-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11038.11038a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11038.11038b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11038.11038c.jpg |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11038.11038d.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 2011 Model Year Anthem Giant Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 370 |
| Recall I D | 506 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair. |
| Importers › Name | Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide during August 2010 for between $2,200 and $3,500. |
| Recall Date | 2010-11-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 2011 model year Giant Anthem X 29er 1, 2 and 3 model bicycles. The bicycles were sold in small, medium and large. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. |
| Recall Number | 11038 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |