GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard

The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.

Recall #: 12149
Affected scope: About 17,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Sr Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash. recalled This recall involves the following GT, Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension….

GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due t… was recalled by Sr Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash. in April 12, 2012. Reason: The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles…. Verify recall #12149 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sr Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash..

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agency class: April 12, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12149 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves the following GT, Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension forks. "SR Suntour" and the date code are printed on the back of the fork crown. Bicycles Model Years Model Name SR Giant 2011-2012 Revel 1 Revel 1W GT 2012 Avalanche 4.0 Avalanche 4.0 GTW Trek 2012 3700D 3900D Suntour Suspension Fork Date Codes CK110301 through CK110731

Reason for recall

The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dealer for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12149
Date reported	April 12, 2012
Date initiated	April 12, 2012
Recalling firm	Sr Suntour, of Taiwan and Vancouver, Wash.
Affected scope	About 17,000
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 bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dea…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dealer for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 12, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12149.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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