Giant Bicycles Are Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Giant Bicycle, Inc., has announced a recall of the 2012 Model Year “Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles.” There were an estimated 900 bicycles sold to the public.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
The problem with the bikes stems from the potential for the “fork” portion of the bicycle to crack or come apart with could result in a fall for whomever the rider happens to be.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Giant Bicycle, Inc., has announced a recall of the 2012 Model Year “Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles.” There were an estimated 900 bicycles sold to the public.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
The problem with the bikes stems from the potential for the “fork” portion of the bicycle to crack or come apart with could result in a fall for whomever the rider happens to be.
The bikes in question were distributed by Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550.
The bikes in question were distributed by Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550. Consumers should contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.
