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GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled April 12, 2012 · CPSC recall 12149 · GT

Hazard

The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 17,000

Incidents / injuries

SR Suntour has received 12 reports of incidents with the suspension forks, including two injuries involving a laceration and a chipped tooth.

Description

This recall involves the following GT, Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension forks. "SR Suntour" and the date code are printed on the back of the fork crown. Bicycles Model Years Model Name SR Giant 2011-2012 Revel 1 Revel 1W GT 2012 Avalanche 4.0 Avalanche 4.0 GTW Trek 2012 3700D 3900D Suntour Suspension Fork Date Codes CK110301 through CK110731

What to do

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.

Contact

For additional information, please contact SR Suntour toll-free at (855) 205-2453 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.srsuntour-cycling.com

Product

GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks

Manufacturer(s)

SR Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash.

Retailers

Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from April 2011 through March 2012 for between $400 and $600.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →