Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 18, 2012 CPSC #12088

Quick answer

Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #12088, announced on January 18, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized giant bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.. Affected brand: Giant Bicycle, Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles are various colors and sizes.

Affected products

2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles

Recalled brands

Giant Bicycle, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.

Recall date

January 18, 2012

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12088?

CPSC recall #12088 covers Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 18, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles are various colors and sizes.

What is the remedy for recall #12088?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12088 is consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized giant bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Giant-Bicycle-Recalls-Two-Models-Forks-Can-Break-Causing-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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