CPSC recall 12088
2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-18
On 2016-04-18 the CPSC announced a recall of 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles by Giant Bicycle, citing the fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12088 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-01-18 |
| Published | 2016-04-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Giant Bicycle |
| Distribution | US |
Product
2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles | This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles are various colors and sizes.
Reason
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Giant-Bicycle-Recalls-Two-Models-Forks-Can-Break-Causing-Fall-Hazard
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