The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09096·Announced 2009-01-14

Giant Bicycle Recalls 2009 TCR Advanced SL Bicycles Due to Fork Defect

Giant Bicycle is recalling 2009 TCR Advanced SL bicycles because the fork steerer tubes can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to riders.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a fall hazard to the rider, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Giant Bicycle, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,000 units of 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) bicycles and frames. The recall involves specific models including the TCR Advanced SL Team, SL 0, SL 1, SL 2, and SL (ISP) in silver, charcoal, blue, and red. The words "Giant" and "TCR Advanced SL" are printed on the frame. Bicycles with steerer tubes ending in "B", "N", or "P" are not included in this recall.

The recall is due to a defect in the density of the steerer tubes, which can cause the forks to crack and break. This failure poses a fall hazard to the consumer. Giant Bicycle has received one report of a fork cracking, with no reported injuries.

These bicycles were sold nationwide through authorized Giant Bicycle dealers from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500. Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork. For additional information, consumers can contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.giant-bicycles.com.

The recalled product

Product
2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames
Manufacturer
Giant Bicycle, of Newbury Park, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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