CPSC recall · Reported May 24, 2001
CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. recalled These carbon fiber forks were sold on 2001-model Giant TCR Team, TCR 0, TCR 1, TCR 2 and ….
CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks was recalled by Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. in May 24, 2001. Reason: The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious inj…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Gi…. Verify recall #01160b with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious inj….
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- May 24, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01160b with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
These carbon fiber forks were sold on 2001-model Giant TCR Team, TCR 0, TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 bicycles and framesets (an unassembled bicycle frame and fork). The recalled forks have a date code on the steerer tubes. Model Name Date Code TRC Team and TCR 0 Giant Bicycles Year: 00, and Month: 8, 9, 10,or 11 (on label on steerer tube) TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 Giant Bicycles and Framesets, and TCR 0 Giant Framesets Begins with "0H," "0J," "0K" or "0L" (embossed on steerer tube). "Giant" and the model name are written on the bicycles and framesets.
Reason for recall
The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspection, and, if necessary, repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01160b |
| Date reported | May 24, 2001 |
| Date initiated | May 24, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 2,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspect…
- Check the recall number (01160b) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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