Recalls / 2017-06-08

Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

17175 · Recalled 2017-06-08 · CPSC page

2017 Karakoram Comp, 29" wheel, blue GT Mountain bicycle

Description

This recall involves 2017 GT mountain bicycle models: Karakoram Sport, Karakoram Comp, Aggressor Sport, Aggressor Comp and Aggressor Expert. The bikes were sold in a variety of colors including, black, blue, gunmetal grey and neon yellow. Only models with 1) a solid black GT logo on the downtube and 2) a stem marked "Ø31.8 9-10N.m" are included in the recall. For a complete list of GT Mountain bicycles included in this recall, visit the firm's website at http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa_en/recalls/.

Hazards

The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer or Cycling Sports Group to schedule a free repair of the handlebar and stem.

Products

Name	Model	Units
GT mountain bicycles		About 1,000 (in addition, about 240 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Bicycle from June 2016 to August 2017 for between $440, $800.

Consumer contact

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

More images

2017 Karakoram Sport, 29" wheel, black GT Mountain bicycle

Aggressor Expert, 27.5" wheel, neon yellow GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Aggressor Comp, 27.5" wheel, blue GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Aggressor Comp, 27.5" wheel, gunmental grey GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Aggressor Sport, 27.5" wheel, black GT Mountain bicycle

Source: CPSC recall 17175. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.