GT downhill mountain bicycles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 28, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

15152

Sold / distributed

Authorized GT dealers from November 2014 to March 2015 for between $3200 and $4400.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

This recall involves all 2015 model year GT Fury Elite and GT Fury Expert downhill mountain bicycles. The recalled 2015 Fury Elite model is white with blue and red accents. The recalled 2015 Fury Expert model is metallic grey with lime green accents. The bicycles have front and rear disc brakes and come with rear shock absorbers and front suspensions. "Fury" is printed on the top tube, the GT logo is on the down tube and the chainstay. The model names are printed in small letters on the top tube of the bicycles near the word Fury.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized GT dealer to have the complete front wheel replaced free of charge.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.