GT Recalls LaBomba Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

GT LaBomba bicycles

Date of Recall

2024-03-07

CPSC Release Number

24-148

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 3,040 (In addition, about 324 were sold in Canada)

Importer

GT Bicycles LLC, of Aliso Viejo, California

Sold By

Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2018 through September 2023 for between $400 and $1,450.

Problem/Hazard

The bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received five reports of damage to the bicycle headtube/downtube weld, causing the bicycle headtube to separate from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves GT Model Year 2019 through 2023 LaBomba 24" bicycles, LaBomba 26" bicycles, LaBomba Pro bicycles, LaBomba Rigid bicycles, and LaBomba 26" bicycle framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in sea green, green, dusty blue, blue, purple and red. The model name LaBomba is printed on the bicycle frame top-tube. "GT" is printed on the downtube.

Remedy

Replace

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