CPSC recall 20-104, announced April 2, 2020, covers VP Harrier and Giant Pinner DH bicycle pedals (about 5,400 units). The pedal body can separate from the pedal spindle resulting in a loss of balance, posing fall and injury hazards for the rider. The notice cites 79 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals contact the bike shop or online retailer where the pedals were originally purchased to arrange for free replacement pedals. Recall contact: call 844-698-8883, go to www.vpcomponents.com, or email inquiry@vpcomponents.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves VP Components Harrier and Giant Pinner DH bicycle pedals. The pedals were sold separately from bicycles. A spindle extends through the pedal body. One end of the spindle is attached to the end of the crank arm of the bicycle. The other end of the spindle is secured to the pedal body with a fastener. The pedals are red, silver or black-colored with Harrier or Giant printed on the pedal body.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pedal body can separate from the pedal spindle resulting in a loss of balance, posing fall and injury hazards for the rider.
Incidents and injuries
VP Components has received 79 reports of broken spindles and one report of a rider injured in a fall, after the spindle of a Giant Pinner DH model pedal separated from the body of the pedal.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals contact the bike shop or online retailer where the pedals were originally purchased to arrange for free replacement pedals.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- VP Components
- Manufacturer
- VP Components, of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 20-104
- Units
- About 5,400 (2,700 pairs) Harrier and Giant Pinner DH pedals
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores nationwide and online at various websites from approximately May 2017 through December 2017 for between $113 and $116 each.
- Importer
- Giant Bicycle Inc., Newbury Park, Calif. (Giant Pinner DH model pedals), Unknown (for Harrier pedals)
Recall contact information
VP Components toll-free at 844-698-8883 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or email inquiry@vpcomponents.com, or visit www.vpcomponents.com and click on “Product Recall” (for Harrier pedals) or visit www.giant-bicycles.com/us and click on “Recall Information” (for Giant Pinner DH pedals).
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