25 January 2017

Various Giant and Liv Bicycles

Product Identifiers

Models affected: 2015, 2016, 2017 Stance 2 - Handlebar width exceeds the maximum standard requirement. 2017 Embolden 2 (small and medium sizes only) - Handlebar width exceeds the maximum standard requirement. 2017 Tempt 1 - Bike is not fitted with a chain guard (all sizes) and the handlebar width exceeds the maximum standard (small and medium sizes only). 2017 ToughRoad SLR 0 - Bike is not fitted with a chain guard.

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz

The Hazard!

The bikes do not meet relevant standards, that state: - Maximum overall handlebar width should not exceed 700mm. - Requires a chain guard to prevent entrapment of clothing/body parts. No reports of injuries or incidents have been received by Giant.

What to do...

Owners should contact the Authorised Giant Retailer who the bike was purchased from or any other Authorised Giant retailer to arrange a time to have the handlebars on their bicycle appropriately modified and or the necessary chain guide fitted.

Product Identifiers

Models affected: 2015, 2016, 2017 Stance 2 - Handlebar width exceeds the maximum standard requirement. 2017 Embolden 2 (small and medium sizes only) - Handlebar width exceeds the maximum standard requirement. 2017 Tempt 1 - Bike is not fitted with a chain guard (all sizes) and the handlebar width exceeds the maximum standard (small and medium sizes only). 2017 ToughRoad SLR 0 - Bike is not fitted with a chain guard.

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz