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Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Brand Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards

Reported: July 17, 2014 Initiated: July 17, 2014 #14234

Product Description

This recall involves all 2014 GT Fury Expert and 2014 GT Fury Team downhill mountain bicycles. The recalled Fury Expert model is blue with red and white accents. The recalled Fury Team model is black with lime green and blue accents. The bicycles have front and rear disc brakes, rear shock absorbers and front suspension forks. "Fury" is printed on the top tube and the bottom of the chainstay, the GT logo is on the down tube and the top of the chainstay. The model names are printed in small letters on the top tube of the bicycles just above the word Fury.

Reason for Recall

The wheel hubs can break and cause the brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized GT dealer to have the complete front and rear wheels replaced free of charge.

Details

Units Affected
About 120 in the U.S. and 32 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all 2014 GT Fury Expert and 2014 GT Fury Team downhill mountain bicycles. The recalled Fury Expert model is blue with red and white accents. The recalled Fury Team model is black with lime green and blue accents. The bicycles have front and rear disc brakes, rear shock absorbers and front suspension forks. "Fury" is printed on the top tube and the bottom of the chainstay, the GT logo is on the down tube and the top of the chainstay. The model names are printed in small letters on the top tube of the bicycles just above the word Fury.. Units affected: About 120 in the U.S. and 32 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The wheel hubs can break and cause the brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized GT dealer to have the complete front and rear wheels replaced free of charge.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 17, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14234.