Giant Recalls Anthem X 29er Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11038 · Nov 12, 2010 · Giant
370
units affected
370
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11038
- Date
- Nov 12, 2010
- Company
- Giant
- Units affected
- 370
- Product
- 2011 Model Year Anthem Giant Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves 2011 model year Giant Anthem X 29er 1, 2 and 3 model bicycles. The bicycles were sold in small, medium and large. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle.
What can happen
The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, 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 repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide during August 2010 for between $2,200 and $3,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2011 model year anthem giant bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The frame can crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube, 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.