The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced November 12, 2010 that a voluntary recall of the 2011 Anthem Giant Bicycle due to risks involving falls and potential serious injury.  Purchasers of the bicycle are advised to stop riding this recalled bicycle immediately unless advised otherwise.  Retailers of the Anthem X 29er bicycles are reminded that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The hazard is due to the bicycle’s frame which may crack at the junction of the seat post and top tube.  This poses a fall hazard to the riders of this make and model bicycle.

This recall involves 2011 model year Giant Anthem X 29er 1, 2 and 3 model bicycles. The bicycles were sold in small, medium and large. “Giant” and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles were sold by authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide during August 2010 for between $2,200 and $3,500.

If you have purchased this bicycle, you are advised by the  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair.

For additional information, contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a recalled bicycle, call (615) 324-2000 to speak with a Tennessee personal injury attorney about your legal rights.