Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Recall #: 17175
Affected scope: About 1,000 (in addition, about 240 were sold in Canada)

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves 2017 GT mountain bicycle models: Karakoram Sport, Karakoram Comp, Ag….

Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 8, 2017. Reason: The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized G…. Verify recall #17175 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer..

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agency class: June 8, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17175 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 2017 GT mountain bicycle models: Karakoram Sport, Karakoram Comp, Aggressor Sport, Aggressor Comp and Aggressor Expert. The bikes were sold in a variety of colors including, black, blue, gunmetal grey and neon yellow. Only models with 1) a solid black GT logo on the downtube and 2) a stem marked "Ø31.8 9-10N.m" are included in the recall. For a complete list of GT Mountain bicycles included in this recall, visit the firm's website at http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa_en/recalls/.

Reason for recall

The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer or Cycling Sports Group to schedule a free repair of the handlebar and stem.

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	17175
Date reported	June 8, 2017
Date initiated	June 8, 2017
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,000 (in addition, about 240 were sold in Canada)
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 an authorized GT dealer or Cycling Sports Group to sche…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized GT dealer or Cycling Sports Group to schedule a free repair of the handlebar and stem.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 8, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17175.

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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