Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
What was recalled
This recall involves all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets sold with hydraulic disk brakes and all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets that are capable of being configured with hydraulic disc brakes. The model numbers are not marked on the bicycles and there is also no color or gender designation. The word Avant is in black or white on the top and head tube of the frameset and the word Orbea is in white on the top and down tube of the frameset.
Hazard
The bicycle front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Injuries
None reported
Made in
China, Spain
Where it was sold
- Authorized Orbea bicycle retailers nationwide from August 2013 to June 2014 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
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