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Outdoor & Sports/Bicycles & Scooters

Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 3, 2014
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Summary

Orbea has recalled about 715 Avant bicycles and carbon framesets because the front fork can crack during use. This recall includes models sold with hydraulic disc brakes or those designed to be compatible with them. The bicycles were sold at authorized retailers nationwide from August 2013 to June 2014 for between $1,200 and $9,000. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and contact Orbea for a free fork replacement.

Risk

The bicycle's front fork can develop cracks and fail while riding. This poses a significant fall hazard, which could result in serious physical injury to the rider.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your bicycle frame for the word 'Avant' in black or white on the top and head tube, and the word 'Orbea' in white on the top and down tube.
  2. Verify if your Avant bicycle or carbon frameset was sold with hydraulic disc brakes or is configured to support them.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled bicycle to avoid the risk of a fall.
  4. Contact Orbea toll-free at (888) 466-7232 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at avantsupport.us@orbea.com, to arrange for a free replacement and installation of a new front fork.
  5. You can also visit www.avantsupport.com and click on the 'Support' tab for additional information.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for any additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle front fork.

Contact: Contact Orbea toll-free at (888) 466-7232 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.avantsupport.com and click on the "Support" tab located on the upper right section of the home page or e-mail at avantsupport.us@orbea.com for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Orbea Avant Bicycles and Carbon Framesets
Date Ranges: August 2013 - June 2014

Product Images

Orbea Avant Bicycle

Orbea Avant Bicycle

Orbea Avant Bicycle Label

Orbea Avant Bicycle Label

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14266
Status: Active
Sold By: Authorized Orbea bicycle retailers nationwide from August 2013 to June 2014 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
Manufactured In: China, Spain
Units Affected: 715
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Orbea USA, LLC., of Little Rock, Ark.
Contact: Contact Orbea toll-free at (888) 466-7232 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.avantsupport.com and click on the "Support" tab located on the upper right section of the home page or e-mail at avantsupport.us@orbea.com for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 9, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response