Giant recalls 2012 model year Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced bicycles due to fork cracking risk of falls. Affected models include men's and women's sizes 0-2. Contact dealers for free fork replacement.
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Giant is recalling 2012 model year men's and women's Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced bicycles because the forks can crack, which may cause riders to fall. This recall affects all bicycles sold in 2012 with these model names.
The bicycle forks can crack under normal use, which may cause the rider to lose balance and fall. This fall hazard could lead to injuries such as bruises or broken bones.
Riders of 2012 model year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced bicycles are affected. Those who ride these bikes regularly face the highest risk of falling due to fork cracks.
Check for the model name printed on the bicycle: men's Defy Advanced 0, 1, 2 or women's Avail Advanced 0, 1, 2. These bicycles were sold in 2012 and come in various colors and sizes.
Immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles to prevent falls from fork cracks.
Reach out to any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.
Yes, all 2012 model year men's Defy Advanced 0, 1, and 2 and women's Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 bicycles are affected.
Check for the model name printed on the bicycle: men's Defy Advanced 0, 1, 2 or women's Avail Advanced 0, 1, 2. These bicycles were sold in 2012.
No, you can contact a dealer for a free fork replacement instead of returning the entire bicycle.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Giant to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 958 — Giant 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles Hello, I own a 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles that is covered by recall 958 from Giant. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork. 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.
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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.
