CPSC recall · Reported September 3, 2014
Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets sold with hydraulic disk bra….
Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 3, 2014. Reason: The bicycle front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Orbea for a fre…. Verify recall #14266 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard..
- None
- agency class
- 715 units
- affected scope
- September 3, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14266 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
This recall involves all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets sold with hydraulic disk brakes and all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets that are capable of being configured with hydraulic disc brakes. The model numbers are not marked on the bicycles and there is also no color or gender designation. The word Avant is in black or white on the top and head tube of the frameset and the word Orbea is in white on the top and down tube of the frameset.
Reason for recall
The bicycle front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle front fork.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14266 |
| Date reported | September 3, 2014 |
| Date initiated | September 3, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 715 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bi…
- Check the recall number (14266) 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
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