Product Recall Number: 12088
Why was 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles recalled?
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Product Recall Number: 12088
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-01-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles
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 Description: The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 900
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.
Sold At: Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed