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.