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Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall

Recall 09-096 · January 14, 2009 · Giant Bicycle

What to doConsumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-096 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 14, 2009
Brand
Giant Bicycle
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 1,000
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves 2009 TCR Advanced SL Team, SL 0, SL 1, SL 2, and SL (ISP) model bicycles and frames in silver, charcoal, blue and red. The words "Giant" and "TCR Advanced SL" are printed on the frame. Steerer tubes with "B", "N" or "P" at the end of the serial number are not included in this recall. Other "TCR" model bicycles are not included in the recall.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames · About 1,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500.; Giant Bicycle, of Newbury Park, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.giant-bicycles.com

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?

2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames (About 1,000 units). This recall involves 2009 TCR Advanced SL Team, SL 0, SL 1, SL 2, and SL (ISP) model bicycles and frames in silver, charcoal, blue and red.

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 riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.