Recalls / 2001-05-24

CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks

01160b · Recalled 2001-05-24 · CPSC page

Recalled Giant-brand bicycle front fork

Description

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.

Hazards

The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Reported injuries

Giant Bicycle, Inc. has received two reports of the forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in one minor injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspection, and, if necessary, repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Giant-brand bicycle front forks		About 2,400

Parties

Manufacturer: Giant Bicycle, Inc.
Sold at: Giant Authorized Dealers sold the recalled forks on framesets, bicycles, from September 2000 through April 2001. The framesets sold for, 000, the bicycles sold for, 500.

Consumer contact

To determine if the bicycle fork is part of this recall and for more information, call Giant Bicycle, Inc. at (800) USGIANT (874-4268) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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Recalled Giant-brand bicycle front fork

Source: CPSC recall 01160b. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.