CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01160b (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 24, 2001
- Brand
- Giant Bicycle
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Giant-brand bicycle front forks
- Hazard
- Falls and tip-overs hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 2,400
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 3, 2026
What was recalled
These carbon fiber forks were sold on 2001-model Giant TCR Team, TCR 0, TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 bicycles and framesets (an unassembled bicycle frame and fork). The recalled forks have a date code on the steerer tubes. Model Name Date Code TRC Team and TCR 0 Giant Bicycles Year: 00, and Month: 8, 9, 10,or 11 (on label on steerer tube) TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 Giant Bicycles and Framesets, and TCR 0 Giant Framesets Begins with "0H," "0J," "0K" or "0L" (embossed on steerer tube). "Giant" and the model name are written on the bicycles and framesets.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Giant-brand bicycle front forks · About 2,400 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Giant Authorized Dealers sold the recalled forks on framesets and bicycles, from September 2000 through April 2001. The framesets sold for between $500 and $1,000, and the bicycles sold for between $1,000 and $4,500.; Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Giant Bicycle, Inc. has received two reports of the forks on these bicycles breaking, resulting in one minor injury.
Consumer contact
To determine if the bicycle fork is part of this recall and for more information, call Giant Bicycle, Inc. at (800) USGIANT (874-4268) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Giant Bicycle appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Giant Bicycle recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Giant-brand bicycle front forks (About 2,400 units). These carbon fiber forks were sold on 2001-model Giant TCR Team, TCR 0, TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 bicycles and framesets (an unassembled bicycle frame and fork).
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspection, and, if necessary, repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 3, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.