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GT Recalls LaBomba Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Recalled March 7, 2024 · CPSC recall 24148 · GT

Hazard

The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 3,040 (In addition, about 324 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer for a free replacement frame.

Contact

GT at 800-843-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET and Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.gtbicycles.com/pages/recalls-safety or www.gtbicycles.com and click on "Recalls & Safety" for more information.

Product

GT LaBomba bicycles

Imported by

GT Bicycles LLC, of Aliso Viejo, California

Retailers

Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2018 through September 2023 for between $400 and $1,450.

Made in

Taiwan

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