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Fall / CollapseSeptember 3, 2014CPSC #14266

Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Brand
Product
Bicycles
Units affected
715
Remedy
replacement

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.

Photos

Orbea Avant BicycleOrbea Avant Bicycle Label
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