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Recalled suspension fork
For additional information, please contact SR Suntour toll-free at (855) 205-2453 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.srsuntour-cycling.com
Recall Details
This recall involves the following GT, Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension forks. "SR Suntour" and the date code are printed on the back of the fork crown.
| Bicycles | Model Years | Model Name | SR Suntour Suspension Fork Date Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant | 2011-2012 | Revel 1 Revel 1W |
CK110301 through CK110731 |
| GT | 2012 | Avalanche 4.0 Avalanche 4.0 GTW |
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| Trek | 2012 | 3700D 3900D |
Consumers should stop using bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dealer for a free repair.
SR Suntour has received 12 reports of incidents with the suspension forks, including two injuries involving a laceration and a chipped tooth.
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Related Recalls
The bike’s fork steerer tube can develop a small fatigue crack that can lead to a progressive failure of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
The buckle can fail to fully latch when used with children in the cargo area, posing injury hazards to children.
The rear wheel bolts can break when torqued, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle, posing a fall hazard.
The pedal axle can crack, causing the pedal to detach from the crank, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The trike frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, which can cause the tubes to separate, posing fall and laceration hazards.
The buckles securing the restraints around the child can release during use, posing a fall hazard.
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