The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·15152·Announced 2015-05-28

GT Fury Mountain Bicycles Recalled Due to Front Wheel Hub Failure Risk

Cycling Sports Group is recalling 2015 GT Fury Elite and Expert downhill mountain bicycles because the front wheel hub can break, causing disc brake failure and crash hazards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (front wheel hub breakage) that can cause brake failure and crashes, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cycling Sports Group Inc. is recalling approximately 160 units of 2015 model year GT Fury Elite and GT Fury Expert downhill mountain bicycles. The recall involves a defect where the front wheel hub can break, which may cause the disc brake system to fail. This failure poses crash and injury hazards to consumers.

The recalled bicycles were sold at authorized GT dealers from November 2014 to March 2015 for between $3,200 and $4,400. The GT Fury Elite model is white with blue and red accents, while the GT Fury Expert model is metallic grey with lime green accents. Both models feature front and rear disc brakes, rear shock absorbers, and front suspensions. The word "Fury" is printed on the top tube, and the GT logo appears on the down tube and chainstay.

Cycling Sports Group has received two reports of broken hubs, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized GT dealer to have the complete front wheel replaced free of charge. For more information, contact Cycling Sports Group at (800) 726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.gtbicycles.com.

The recalled product

Product
GT downhill mountain bicycles
Manufacturer
Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
160

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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