Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall

Wed January 14 2009
Posted Jan 14, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames Units: About 1,000 Importer: Giant Bicycle, of Newbury Park, Calif. Hazard: The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. Incidents/Injuries: Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries. Description: This recall involves 2009 TCR Advanced SL Team, SL 0, SL 1, SL 2, and SL (ISP) model bicycles and frames in silver, charcoal, blue and red. The words “Giant” and “TCR Advanced SL” are printed on the frame. Steerer tubes with “B”, “N” or “P” at the end of the serial number are not included in this recall. Other “TCR” model bicycles are not included in the recall. FORK PHOTOS Sold by: Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.giant-bicycles.com