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

Active Recall Announced April 12, 2012 CPSC #12149

Quick answer

GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #12149, announced on April 12, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: SR Suntour.

Hazard

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

Affected products

GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks

Recalled brands

SR Suntour

Remedy

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.

Recall date

April 12, 2012

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12149?

CPSC recall #12149 covers GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 12, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #12149?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12149 is 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.. 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 GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to 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/GT-Giant-and-Trek-Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Suspension-Forks-Recalled-by-SR-Suntour-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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