Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall
Recall 09096 · Jan 14, 2009 · Giant Bicycle, Inc.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09096
- Date
- Jan 14, 2009
- Company
- Giant Bicycle, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries.
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2009 model year tcr advanced sl and sl (isp) bicycles and frames?
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
What is the hazard?
The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, 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.