The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·97051·Announced 1996-12-20

Giant Bicycle Recalls CFM-3 Mountain Bike Suspension Forks

Giant Bicycle is recalling 8,500 CFM-3 suspension forks because the crown can separate, causing loss of control and falls.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fork crown separation) with reported injuries including broken bones, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Giant Bicycle Inc. is voluntarily recalling 8,500 CFM-3 mountain bike suspension forks in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall addresses a defect where the fork crown can separate from the legs, which may cause riders to lose control of the bicycle and fall.

Giant has received nine reports of alleged injuries associated with the defect, including cuts, bruises, and broken bones. The affected forks are silver steel with black decals reading "GIANT ZORBERS" on the front of the suspension fork legs. These forks were sold as original equipment on 1993 model year Giant ALM-1, ATX-780, and CFM-3 mountain bikes nationwide from September 1992 to June 1994 for $650 to $1,000. They were also sold as replacement parts and after-market equipment during the same period for up to $150.

Consumers who own the recalled forks should stop using their bicycles immediately. They should take the bicycle to any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and, if necessary, a free replacement of the suspension fork. Consumers should not attempt to repair the bicycles themselves. For more information or to locate the nearest dealer, consumers can call (800) 874-4268.

The recalled product

Product
Giant Zorbers CFM-3 mountain bike suspension forks
Manufacturer
Giant Zorbers
Category
Vehicle — Bicycles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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