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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Mountain Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: June 8, 2017
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Summary

Cycling Sports Group is recalling about 1,000 GT mountain bicycles, including the 2017 Karakoram Sport, Karakoram Comp, Aggressor Sport, Aggressor Comp, and Aggressor Expert models. The handlebars on these bicycles can crack during use, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall. These bicycles were sold at bicycle stores nationwide from June 2016 through August 2017 for between $440 and $800. Consumers should immediately stop using these bikes and contact an authorized GT dealer for a free replacement of the handlebar and stem.

Risk

The handlebars can crack and break unexpectedly while riding, posing a significant fall and injury hazard to the consumer. No injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled GT mountain bicycle.
  2. Identify if your bicycle is affected by checking the downtube for a solid black GT logo and inspecting the stem for the mark 'Ø31.8 9-10N.m'.
  3. Confirm your model is one of the following 2017 models: Karakoram Sport, Karakoram Comp, Aggressor Sport, Aggressor Comp, or Aggressor Expert.
  4. Visit the firm's website at http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa_en/recalls/ to view the complete list of specific bicycles included in this recall.
  5. Contact an authorized GT dealer or Cycling Sports Group at 800-726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com to schedule a free repair and replacement of the handlebar and stem.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

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.

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

Affected Products

Product: 2017 GT Karakoram Sport Mountain Bicycle
Model:
Karakoram Sport
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - August 2017
Product: 2017 GT Karakoram Comp Mountain Bicycle
Model:
Karakoram Comp
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - August 2017
Product: 2017 GT Aggressor Sport Mountain Bicycle
Model:
Aggressor Sport
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - August 2017
Product: 2017 GT Aggressor Comp Mountain Bicycle
Model:
Aggressor Comp
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - August 2017
Product: 2017 GT Aggressor Expert Mountain Bicycle
Model:
Aggressor Expert
Date Ranges: Sold June 2016 - August 2017

Product Images

2017 Karakoram Comp, 29" wheel, blue GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Karakoram Comp, 29" wheel, blue GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Karakoram Sport, 29" wheel, black GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Karakoram Sport, 29" wheel, black GT Mountain bicycle

Aggressor Expert, 27.5" wheel, neon yellow GT Mountain bicycle

Aggressor Expert, 27.5" wheel, neon yellow GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Aggressor Comp, 27.5" wheel, blue GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Aggressor Comp, 27.5" wheel, blue GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Aggressor Comp, 27.5" wheel, gunmental grey GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Aggressor Comp, 27.5" wheel, gunmental grey GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Aggressor Sport, 27.5" wheel, black GT Mountain bicycle

2017 Aggressor Sport, 27.5" wheel, black GT Mountain bicycle

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17175
Status: Active
Sold By: Bicycle stores nationwide from June 2016 to August 2017 for between $440 and $800.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 1,000 (in addition, about 240 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Contact: Cycling Sports Group at 800-726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com or online at www.gtbicycles.com and click on Recalls under the Recalls& Safety tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: June 8, 2017

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