CPSC recall 24-148, announced March 7, 2024, covers GT LaBomba bicycles (about 3,040 units). The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer for a free replacement frame. Recall contact: call 800-843-2453, go to www.gtbicycles.com/pages/recalls-safety, or email ridersupport@gtbicycles.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves GT Model Year 2019 through 2023 LaBomba 24" bicycles, LaBomba 26" bicycles, LaBomba Pro bicycles, LaBomba Rigid bicycles, and LaBomba 26" bicycle framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in sea green, green, dusty blue, blue, purple, and red. The model name LaBomba is printed on the bicycle frame top-tube. "GT" is printed on the downtube.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of damage to the bicycle headtube/downtube weld, causing the bicycle headtube to separate from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer for a free replacement frame.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- GT Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 24-148
- Units
- About 3,040 (In addition, about 324 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2018 through September 2023 for between $400 and $1,450.
- Importer
- GT Bicycles LLC, of Aliso Viejo, California
Recall contact information
GT at 800-843-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, email at ridersupport@gtbicycles.com or online at www.gtbicycles.com/pages/recalls-safety or www.gtbicycles.com and click on "Recalls & Safety" for more information.
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