VP Harrier and Giant Pinner DH bicycle pedals
CPSC Recall #20-104 — April 2, 2020
Product
VP Harrier and Giant Pinner DH bicycle pedals
Description
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.
Hazard
The pedal body can separate from the pedal spindle resulting in a loss of balance, posing fall and injury hazards for the rider.
Incidents / 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.
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.
Units Affected
About 5,400 (2,700 pairs) Harrier and Giant Pinner DH pedals
Sold At
Bicycle stores nationwide and online at various websites from approximately May 2017 through December 2017 for between $113 and $116 each.
Manufacturer
VP Components, of Taiwan
Importer
Giant Bicycle Inc., Newbury Park, Calif. (Giant Pinner DH model pedals), Unknown (for Harrier pedals)
Manufactured In
Taiwan