Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

GT mountain bicycles

Date of Recall

2017-06-08

CPSC Release Number

17-175

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 1,000 (in addition, about 240 were sold in Canada)

Importer

Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.

Sold By

Bicycle stores nationwide from June 2016 to August 2017 for between $440 and $800.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

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/.

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Cycling Sports Group at 800-726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.gtbicycles.com and click on Recalls under the Recalls& Safety tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

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