Product Recall: GT LaBomba Bicycles and Frameset Model Years 2019-2023 (2403-0080)

Product Recall for GT LaBomba Bicycles and Framesets presenting a risk of injuries.

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

Updates to this page

Published 25 March 2024