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

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles · About 900 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550.; Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/

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.

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