CPSCGeneral Alert
GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Sunt...
Published: April 12, 2012Recall ID: 12149Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/GT-Giant-and-Trek-Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Suspension-Forks-Recalled-by-SR-Suntour-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12149.12149.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled suspension fork |
| Hazards › Name | The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash. |
| Injuries › Name | SR Suntour has received 12 reports of incidents with the suspension forks, including two injuries involving a laceration and a chipped tooth. |
| Products › Name | GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 17,000 |
| Recall I D | 1020 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from April 2011 through March 2012 for between $400 and $600. |
| Recall Date | 2012-04-12T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 12149 |
| Manufacturers › Name | SR Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |