Amtrac bicycle frames
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
GT Bicycles is recalling approximately 10,000 bicycle frames sold between November 1994 and February 1998. The frames can crack and separate, which may cause riders to lose control and fall. GT Bicycles has received about 17 reports of frames cracking, with 2 resulting injuries involving cuts and bruises. The recalled frames include 1995-1998 XL and XXL model GT Speed Series frames (Speed Series, Speed Series Team, and Speed Series Cruiser) and 1997-1998 Robinson frames (Pro, Pro XL, Pro 24, and Amtrac). These were sold as standalone frames costing $300 to $450 or as part of bicycles costing $600 to $1,450 through GT Authorized Dealers nationwide.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with these recalled frames and call their local GT Authorized Dealer to arrange a free frame replacement. To find a dealer, consumers should contact GT Bicycles Customer Service Department at (800) 743-3248. GT Bicycles will replace the recalled frames with stronger, redesigned frames made with thicker tubing.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Bicycle Frames Recalled by GT Bicycles NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 1998 Release # 98-079 Company Phone Number: (800-743-3248) CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, GT Bicycles Announce Recall of Bicycle Frames WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GT Bicycles of Santa Ana, Calif., is recalling 10,000 GT Speed Series and Robinson bicycle frames. The frames can crack and separate, causing a rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and be injured. GT Bicycles has received about 17 reports of frames cracking, resulting in 2 injuries involving cuts and bruises. The recalled bicycle frames came equipped on bicycles or were sold separately as part of a frame kit. 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 XL and XXL model GT Speed Series, Speed Series Team and Speed Series Cruiser frames and bicycles are included in this recall. 1997 and 1998 model Robinson Pro, Pro XL, Pro 24 and Amtrac frames and bicycles also are included in this recall. These model names are found on the frame. GT Authorized Dealers nationwide sold these bicycles and frames from November 1994 through February 1998. The frame kits cost about $300 to $450 and the bicycles cost about $600 to $1,450. Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with these frames and call their local GT Authorized Dealer to arrange to have the frames replaced free of charge. For the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should call GT Bicycles Customer Service Department at (800) RIDE A GT (800-743-3248). GT Bicycles will replace these recalled frames with a stronger, redesigned frame made with thicker tubing.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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