Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 3, 2014 CPSC #14266

Quick answer

Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #14266, announced on September 3, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets sold with hydraulic disk brakes and all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets that are capable of being configured with hydraulic disc brakes. The model numbers are not marked on the bicycles and there is also no color or gender designation. The word Avant is in black or white on the top and head tube of the frameset and the word Orbea is in white on the top and down tube of the frameset. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle front fork.. Affected brand: Orbea USA, LLC..

Hazard

This recall involves all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets sold with hydraulic disk brakes and all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets that are capable of being configured with hydraulic disc brakes. The model numbers are not marked on the bicycles and there is also no color or gender designation. The word Avant is in black or white on the top and head tube of the frameset and the word Orbea is in white on the top and down tube of the frameset.

Affected products

Avant Bicycles

Recalled brands

Orbea USA, LLC.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle front fork.

Recall date

September 3, 2014

Categories

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14266?

CPSC recall #14266 covers Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 3, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets sold with hydraulic disk brakes and all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets that are capable of being configured with hydraulic disc brakes. The model numbers are not marked on the bicycles and there is also no color or gender designation. The word Avant is in black or white on the top and head tube of the frameset and the word Orbea is in white on the top and down tube of the frameset.

What is the remedy for recall #14266?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14266 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle front 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 Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles 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/2014/Orbea-Recalls-Avant-Bicycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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