CPSC recall 01160b, announced May 24, 2001, covers Giant-brand bicycle front forks (about 2,400 units). The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspection, and, if necessary, repair.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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).
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Giant Bicycle, Inc. has received two reports of the forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in one minor injury.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Giant Bicycle
- Manufacturer
- Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 01160b
- Units
- About 2,400
- Sold at / sales period
- Giant Authorized Dealers sold the recalled forks on framesets and bicycles, from September 2000 through April 2001. The framesets sold for between $500 and $1,000, and the bicycles sold for between $1,000 and $4,500.
Giant-brand bicycle front forks
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
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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