CPSC recall 14-266, announced September 3, 2014, covers Orbea Avant Bicycles (715 units). The bicycle front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle front fork. Recall contact: call (888) 466-7232, go to www.avantsupport.com, or email avantsupport.us@orbea.com.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle front fork.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Orbea
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 14-266
- Units
- 715
- Manufactured in
- China, Spain
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Orbea bicycle retailers nationwide from August 2013 to June 2014 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
- Importer
- Orbea USA, LLC., of Little Rock, Ark.
Avant Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
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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