Giant Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 22051 · Jan 12, 2022 · Giant Bicycle
20,800
units affected
20,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22051
- Date
- Jan 12, 2022
- Company
- Giant Bicycle
- Units affected
- 20,800
- Product
- 2021 Model Year Giant and Liv Adult Bicycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves model year 2021 Giant Cypress DX, Giant Escape 3 Comfort, Liv Flourish FS 1 and Liv Alight 3 Comfort bicycles. They were sold in metallic black, dark silver, dark red/burgundy, grayish blue, plum or sage, depending on the model. Recalled bicycles have a serial number beginning with the letter "P" located on the underside of the bottom bracket of the frame, directly under the crank. The model name is printed on the top tube. Giant is printed on the down tube of the Cypress DX and Escape 3 Comfort models and Liv is printed on the down tube of the Alight 3 Comfort model. Liv is printed on the chainstay of the Flourish FS 1 model.
What can happen
The adjustable handlebar stem on the bicycles can become loose, posing fall and injury hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Giant Bicycle. Consumers will be instructed to schedule an inspection and free repair at the authorized Giant Bicycles retailer where the consumer purchased the bicycle or any other authorized Giant Bicycle retailer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Giant Bicycle has received 86 reports of the bicycle's handlebar becoming loose including three reports of riders falling off the bicycle.
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.giant-bicycles.com/us or www.liv-cycling.com/us from October 2020 through October 2021 for between $590 and $690.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2021 model year giant and liv adult bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Giant Bicycle. Consumers will be instructed to schedule an inspection and free repair at the authorized Giant Bicycles retailer where the consumer purchased the bicycle or any other authorized Giant Bicycle retailer.
What is the hazard?
The adjustable handlebar stem on the bicycles can become loose, posing fall and injury hazards.
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.