Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-06-08 · 17175
Hazards
The handlebars can crack, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Recall
Number
17175
Date
2017-06-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GT mountain bicycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle stores nationwide from June 2016 to August 2017 for between $440 and $800.
Importer(s)
Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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/.