A recall notice for Avanti Corsa SL Bicycles and Framesets MY2014-2018, Corsa ER Bicycles and Framesets MY2016-2018 and Giro C Bicycles MY2016-2018 supplied by Sheppard Cycles.
In Avanti Corsa SL Bicycles and Framesets, the seat clamp bolts may break or the bicycle frame may develop cracks at the intersection with the seat clamp bolts.
In Avanti Corsa ER Bicycles and Framesets and Avanti Giro C Bicycles, the seat clamp bolts may break.
Sheppard Cycles - Avanti Corsa SL Bicycles and Framesets MY2014-2018, Corsa ER Bicycles and Framesets MY2016-2018 and Giro C Bicycles MY2016-2018
PRA No.
2020/18326
Date published
7 Jun 2020
Product description
Avanti Corsa SL Bicycles and Framesets
Model Years 2014-2018
Avanti Corsa ER Bicycles and Framesets
Model Years 2016-2018
Avanti Giro C Bicycles
Model Years 2016-2018
See attached identifying numbers list below
Identifying features
List of identifying numbers.xlsx (15.93 KB)
What are the defects?
In Avanti Corsa SL Bicycles and Framesets, the seat clamp bolts may break or the bicycle frame may develop cracks at the intersection with the seat clamp bolts.
In Avanti Corsa ER Bicycles and Framesets and Avanti Giro C Bicycles, the seat clamp bolts may break.
What are the hazards?
The seat post may slide downwards inside the frame. If this occurs while the user is riding the bicycle, there is an increased risk of an accident or injury to the rider or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and contact the place of purchase to arrange for a replacement seat post kit to be fitted, free of charge.
For more information, consumers can contact Sheppard Cycles on 1300 883 305 or csaustralia@sheppardcycles.com.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Avanti Bike Dealers (see attached Traders list)
List of traders who sold this product
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 21 January 2013 - 7 May 2020
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (129.6 KB)
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
