Product Recall Number: 12149
Why was GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks recalled?
The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.
Product Recall Number: 12149
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-04-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of 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 Description: The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 17,000
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from April 2011 through March 2012 for between $400 and $600.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: SR Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed