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SR Suntour Suspensions Fork for GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles
- Starting date:
- April 16, 2012
- Posting date:
- April 16, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous, Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002808
Affected products
SR Suntour Suspensions Fork for GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles
Product description
This recall involves a 26" suspension fork, model number SF11 XCM V3 26" with the date codes CK110301 through CK110731. The date code is located on the back of the fork crown and is etched vertically.
| Model Year | Brand | Model | Date Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | Giant |
Revel 1 Revel 1 W |
CK110301 to CK110731 |
| 2012 | GT |
Avalanche 4.0 Avalanche 4.0 GTW |
|
| Trek |
3700D 3900D |
Hazard identified
The fork can unexpectedly break causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Neither Health Canada nor SR Suntour has received any reports of incidents in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 1,088 of the recalled forks were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2011 to July 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
SR Suntour Inc
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
- Distributor
-
Giant Bicycle
Vancouver
British Columbia
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Trek Bicycles
Waterloo
- Distributor
-
GT Bicycles
Bethel
Connecticut
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles equipped with these forks and contact their retailer to schedule a free replacement of the support tubes.
For more information, consumers may contact SR Suntour toll free at 1-855-205-2453 or visit the firm's website.