OPSS Low Hobby sports equipment
Product Recall: GT LaBomba Bicycles and Frameset Model Years 2019-2023 (2403-0080)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of injuries as it is possible for the downtube to detach when the bicycle is being used.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
GT LaBomba Bicycles and Frameset Model Years 2019-2023
- Category
- Hobby sports equipment
- Country of origin
- Taiwan
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: GT LaBomba Bicycles and Frameset Model Years 2019-2023
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries as it is possible for the downtube to detach when the bicycle is being used.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/Sports Equipment - Bicycle
- Affected Model Series
- GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba 24 bicycles, GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba 26, GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba Pro bicycles, GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba Rigid bicycles, GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba 26 bicycle frames
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Product Description
- The bicycles and framesets were sold in sea green, green, dusty blue, blue, purple, and red colours. The model name “LaBomba” is printed on the bicycle frame top-tube. “GT” is printed on the downtube.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- List of Affected Models
- Material
- Material Number
- G23452U10OS
- 24 U LaBomba DSB OS
- G23159M10OS
- 26 M LaBomba PUR OS
- G23250U10OS
- 26 U LaBomba BLU OS
- G23251U10MD
- 26 U LaBomba RED MD
- G23251U10LG
- 26 U LaBomba RED LG
- G23252U10MD
- 26 U LaBomba SGN MD
- G23252U10LG
- 26 U LaBomba SGN LG
- G23271U10MD
- 26 U LaBomba Rigid RED MD
- G23271U10LG
- 26 U LaBomba Rigid RED LG
- G23352U10MD
- 26 U LaBomba Rigid SGN MD
- G23352U10LG
- 26 U LaBomba Rigid SGN LG
- G23150U10OS
- 26 U LaBomba Pro GRN OS
- G23151U10MD
- 26 U LaBomba Pro BLU MD
- G23151U10LG
- 26 U LaBomba Pro BLU LG
- G23152U10MD
- 26 U LaBomba Pro PUR MD
- G23152U10LG
- 26 U LaBomba Pro PUR LG
- G23280U10OS
- 26 U LaBomba A/M Frm GRN OS
- G23381U10MD
- 26 U LaBomba A/M Frm BLU MD
- G23381U10LG
- 26 U LaBomba A/M Frm BLU LG
- G23381U20MD
- 26 U LaBomba A/M Frm RED MD
- G23382U10MD
- 26 U LaBomba A/M Frm SGN MD
- G23382U10LG
- 26 U LaBomba A/M Frm SGN LG
- G23382U20MD
- 26 U LaBomba A/M Frm PUR MD
- G23382U20LG
- 26 U LaBomba A/M Frm PUR LG
- Hazard
- GT has received reports of damage to the bicycle headtube/downtube weld, resulting in the downtube detaching from the bicycle frame. These bicycles have a weld securing the bicycle down tube to the bicycle fork. The bottom of the bicycle down tube and the gusset are both supposed to be welded to the head tube. In affected frames, only the bicycle gusset is welded to the bicycle head tube, resulting in only one lower weld to the bicycle head tube and a resultant decrease in the strength the bicycle head tube to down tube junction. This can lead to the downtube detaching when the bicycle is being used, presenting a risk of falls injuries to the user.
- Corrective action
- GT have recalled the product from end users, and have notified customers and distributors. Please access the GTwebsite for further information: https://gtbicycles.com/pages/recalls-safety.
- Additional information
- PSD number: 2403-0080
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/Sports Equipment - Bicycle
- Affected Model Series
- GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba 24 bicycles, GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba 26, GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba Pro bicycles, GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba Rigid bicycles, GT Model Years 2019-23 LaBomba 26 bicycle frames
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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