Trading standards leaflets

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
GT LaBomba Bicycles and Frameset Model Years 2019-2023

Type
Hobby / Sports Equipment - Bicycle

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.

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

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. For further information, access the GT Bicycles website.

Full notice

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