Recalls / 2015-05-28

Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Fury Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards

15152 · Recalled 2015-05-28 · CPSC page

2015 GT Fury Elite downhill mountain bicycle

Description

This recall involves all 2015 model year GT Fury Elite and GT Fury Expert downhill mountain bicycles. The recalled 2015 Fury Elite model is white with blue and red accents. The recalled 2015 Fury Expert model is metallic grey with lime green accents. The bicycles have front and rear disc brakes and come with rear shock absorbers and front suspensions. "Fury" is printed on the top tube, the GT logo is on the down tube and the chainstay. The model names are printed in small letters on the top tube of the bicycles near the word Fury.

Hazards

The front wheel hub can break and cause the disc brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer.

Reported injuries

Cycling Sports Group has received two reports of broken hubs. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized GT dealer to have the complete front wheel replaced free of charge.

Products

Name	Model	Units
GT downhill mountain bicycles		About 160

Parties

Importer: Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Authorized GT dealers, $4400.

Consumer contact

Cycling Sports Group at (800) 726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com, or online at www.gtbicycles.com and click on Recalls under Recalls & Safety at the bottom of the page.

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2015 GT Fury Expert downhill mountain bicycle

Source: CPSC recall 15152. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.