Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published January 12, 2022
Giant Bicycles Recall: Loose Handlebar Stem Causes Fall and Injury
Giant recalls 2021 model year bicycles with loose handlebar stems that can cause falls and injuries. Affected models include Cypress DX, Escape 3 Comfort, Liv Flourish FS 1 and Alight 3 Comfort. Consumers must stop using and get free repairs.
“Giant Bicycles Recall: Loose Handlebar Stem Causes Fall and Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2702-giant-bicycles-recall-loose-handlebar-stem-causes-fall-and-injury. Based on CPSC recall #9206 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Giant-Bicycle-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards).
Giant Bicycle recalled model year 2021 bicycles due to fall and injury hazards from loose handlebar stems, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Jan. 12, 2022. Owners should stop using the bikes and contact Giant for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Giant Cypress DX, 2021
Giant Escape 3 Comfort, 2021
Liv Flourish FS 1, 2021
Liv Alight 3 Comfort, 2021
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Giant Bicycle to schedule an inspection and free repair at an authorized retailer. Contact details include the toll-free number 866-458-2555 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Recall@GiantBicycle.com, or online at https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/recall-information, https://www.liv-cycling.com/us/recall-info or www.giant-bicycles.com/us or www.liv-cycling.com/us and click on "Recall Information".
The hazard
The adjustable handlebar stem on the bicycles can become loose, posing fall and injury hazards. Giant Bicycle has received 86 reports of the bicycle's handlebar becoming loose including three reports of riders falling off the bicycle.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Victgoal Bicycle Helmets Recall: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury (2026-09-10), Trek and Electra Electric Bicycles with Broken Rear Bolts Risk Fall Hazard (2026-01-29) and Trsmima Zipline Kits and Spring Brakes Recalled: Fall and Collision Hazards (2026-07-30).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a serial number starting with 'P' on the underside of the bottom bracket. The model name is printed on the top tube, and the brand (Giant or Liv) is on the down tube or chainstay.
Brand
Giant
Product
2021 Model Year Giant and Liv Adult Bicycles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled bicycles as they can cause falls and injuries.
Contact Giant
Contact Giant Bicycle to schedule a free repair at an authorized retailer where you purchased the bike or any other authorized Giant retailer.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Giant Bicycle. Consumers will be instructed to schedule an inspection and free repair at the authorized Giant Bicycles retailer where the consumer purchased the bicycle or any other authorized Giant Bicycle retailer.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide and online at www.giant-bicycles.com/us or www.liv-cycling.com/us from October 2020 through October 2021 for between $590 and $690.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Giant
We’ve drafted a message you can send Giant to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9206 — Giant Bicycles Recall: Loose Handlebar Stem Causes Fall and Injury
Hello,
I own a Giant Bicycles Recall: Loose Handlebar Stem Causes Fall and Injury that is covered by recall 9206 from Giant.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Giant Bicycle. Consumers will be instructed to schedule an inspection and free repair at the authorized Giant Bicycles retailer where the consumer purchased the bicycle or any other authorized Giant Bicycle retailer.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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