GT Recalls LaBomba Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 24148 · Mar 7, 2024 · Gt
3,040
units affected
3,040
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24148
- Date
- Mar 7, 2024
- Company
- Gt
- Units affected
- 3,040
- Product
- GT LaBomba bicycles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves GT Model Year 2019 through 2023 LaBomba 24" bicycles, LaBomba 26" bicycles, LaBomba Pro bicycles, LaBomba Rigid bicycles, and LaBomba 26" bicycle framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in sea green, green, dusty blue, blue, purple, and red. The model name LaBomba is printed on the bicycle frame top-tube. "GT" is printed on the downtube.
What can happen
The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer for a free replacement frame.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of damage to the bicycle headtube/downtube weld, causing the bicycle headtube to separate from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2018 through September 2023 for between $400 and $1,450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gt labomba bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer for a free replacement frame.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, 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.