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Fall / CollapseJanuary 14, 2009CPSC #09096

Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
1,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Injuries

Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500.

Photos

Recalled Bicycle Fork
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