GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks
CPSC Recall #12149 — April 11, 2012
Product
GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.
Incidents / Injuries
SR Suntour has received 12 reports of incidents with the suspension forks, including two injuries involving a laceration and a chipped tooth.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dealer for a free repair.
Units Affected
About 17,000
Sold At
Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from April 2011 through March 2012 for between $400 and $600.
Manufacturer
SR Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash.
Manufactured In
China