Recalls / 2014-09-03

Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

14266 · Recalled 2014-09-03 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets sold with hydraulic disk brakes and all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets that are capable of being configured with hydraulic disc brakes. The model numbers are not marked on the bicycles and there is also no color or gender designation. The word Avant is in black or white on the top and head tube of the frameset and the word Orbea is in white on the top and down tube of the frameset.

Hazards

The bicycle front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle front fork.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Avant Bicycles		715

Parties

Importer: Orbea USA, LLC., of Little Rock, Ark.
Made in: China, Spain
Sold at: Authorized Orbea bicycle retailers nationwide, 200, 000.

Consumer contact

Contact Orbea toll-free at (888) 466-7232 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.avantsupport.com and click on the "Support" tab located on the upper right section of the home page or e-mail at avantsupport.us@orbea.com for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 14266. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.