Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard
Recall 12088 · Jan 18, 2012 · Giant Bicycle
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12088
- Date
- Jan 18, 2012
- Company
- Giant Bicycle
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles are various colors and sizes.
What can happen
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2012 model year giant defy advanced and avail advanced bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.
What is the hazard?
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
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.