Moderate Recalled September 3, 2014 About 715 units Updated January 9, 2015

Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

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The hazard

The bicycle front fork can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents reported: None reported

What to do now

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact Orbea for a free replacement and installation of the bicycle front fork.

Contact: Contact Orbea toll-free at (888) 466-7232 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.avantsupport.com and click on the "Support" tab located on the upper right section of the home page or e-mail at avantsupport.us@orbea.com for more information.

About this recall

This recall involves all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets sold with hydraulic disk brakes and all Avant bicycles and carbon framesets that are capable of being configured with hydraulic disc brakes. The model numbers are not marked on the bicycles and there is also no color or gender designation. The word Avant is in black or white on the top and head tube of the frameset and the word Orbea is in white on the top and down tube of the frameset.

Product photos

Orbea Avant Bicycle
Orbea Avant Bicycle
Orbea Avant Bicycle Label
Orbea Avant Bicycle Label

Photos: U.S. CPSC