Product Recall Number: 24-148
Why was GT LaBomba bicycles recalled?
The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards.
Product Recall Number: 24-148
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2024-03-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: GT LaBomba bicycles
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 3,040 (In addition, about 324 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer for a free replacement frame.
Sold At: Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2018 through September 2023 for between $400 and $1,450.
Importers: GT Bicycles LLC, of Aliso Viejo, California
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed