Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 17175 · Jun 8, 2017 · Cycling Sports Group
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17175
- Date
- Jun 8, 2017
- Company
- Cycling Sports Group
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- GT mountain bicycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves 2017 GT mountain bicycle models: Karakoram Sport, Karakoram Comp, Aggressor Sport, Aggressor Comp and Aggressor Expert. The bikes were sold in a variety of colors including, black, blue, gunmetal grey and neon yellow. Only models with 1) a solid black GT logo on the downtube and 2) a stem marked "Ø31.8 9-10N.m" are included in the recall. For a complete list of GT Mountain bicycles included in this recall, visit the firm's website at http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa_en/recalls/.
What can happen
The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer or Cycling Sports Group to schedule a free repair of the handlebar and stem.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide from June 2016 to August 2017 for between $440 and $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gt mountain bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer or Cycling Sports Group to schedule a free repair of the handlebar and stem.
What is the hazard?
The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.