Safety regulator, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks
Recall 01160b · May 24, 2001 · Giant Bicycle, Inc.
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01160b
- Date
- May 24, 2001
- Company
- Giant Bicycle, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Giant-brand bicycle front forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
These carbon fiber forks were sold on 2001-model Giant TCR Team, TCR 0, TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 bicycles and framesets (an unassembled bicycle frame and fork). The recalled forks have a date code on the steerer tubes. Model Name Date Code TRC Team and TCR 0 Giant Bicycles Year: 00, and Month: 8, 9, 10,or 11 (on label on steerer tube) TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 Giant Bicycles and Framesets, and TCR 0 Giant Framesets Begins with "0H," "0J," "0K" or "0L" (embossed on steerer tube). "Giant" and the model name are written on the bicycles and framesets.
What can happen
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspection, and, if necessary, repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Giant Bicycle, Inc. has received two reports of the forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in one minor injury.
- Sold at
- Giant Authorized Dealers sold the recalled forks on framesets and bicycles, from September 2000 through April 2001. The framesets sold for between $500 and $1,000, and the bicycles sold for between $1,000 and $4,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled giant-brand bicycle front forks?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspection, and, if necessary, repair.
What is the hazard?
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
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.