CPSC recall 17-175, announced June 8, 2017, covers Cycling Sports Group GT mountain bicycles (about 1,000 units). The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. The notice reports no incidents. 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. 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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 9-10N.M.
Which products are included?
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/.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cycling Sports Group
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 17-175
- Units
- About 1,000 (in addition, about 240 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores nationwide from June 2016 to August 2017 for between $440 and $800.
- Importer
- Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Recall contact information
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.
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