CPSC recall 15-152, announced May 28, 2015, covers Cycling Sports Group GT downhill mountain bicycles (about 160 units). The front wheel hub can break and cause the disc brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer. The notice cites 2 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 726-2453, go to www.gtbicycles.com, or email custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.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 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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front wheel hub can break and cause the disc brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
Cycling Sports Group has received two reports of broken hubs. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cycling Sports Group
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 15-152
- Units
- About 160
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized GT dealers from November 2014 to March 2015 for between $3200 and $4400.
- Importer
- Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
GT downhill mountain bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
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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