Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recalls Bicycles; Fork Can Break Causing Rider To Fall
CPSC recall 09096. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The density of the steerer tubes can cause the forks to crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork.
CPSC recall 09096 has the recall date 14 Jan 2009. The notice names the firm Giant Bicycle. The recall has about 1,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,000 |
| Description | This recall involves 2009 TCR Advanced SL Team, SL 0, SL 1, SL 2, and SL (ISP) model bicycles and frames in silver, charcoal, blue and red. The words "Giant" and "TCR Advanced SL" are printed on the frame. Steerer tubes with "B", "N" or "P" at the end of the serial number are not included in this recall. Other "TCR" model bicycles are not included in the recall. |
| Product | 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL and SL (ISP) Bicycles and Frames, About 1,000, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500. |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Giant Bicycle
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | Giant Bicycle Recalls Momentum Vida E+ E-Bikes Due to Crash Hazard |
| 12 Jan 2022 | Giant Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Models; Forks Can Break Causing Fall Hazard |
| 2 Aug 2005 | CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles |
| 13 Oct 2004 | CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles |
| 24 May 2001 | CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Recall Giant Bicycle Forks |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09096The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 09096. https://recallregister.com/product/5048-giant-bicycle-inc-recalls-bicycles-fork-can-break-causing-rider-to-fal/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09096 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Giant Bicycle has received one report of the fork cracking with no reported injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for between $3,300 and $7,500.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09096?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan