Recall published

Topics

Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Bicycles and scooters (push)

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 2017-2018

See attached identifying numbers list below

See a list of details to help identify the product

Photograph of Avanti Corsa SL Bicycle
Photograph of Avanti Corsa ER Bicycle Photograph of Avanti Giro C Bicycle

Reason the product is recalled

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.

The hazards to consumers

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 consumers should 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.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Sheppard Cycles

Who sold the product

Authorised Avanti Bike Dealers (see attached Traders list)
Traders list.xlsx 9.7 KB

Identifying product features

List of identifying numbers.xlsx 15.93 KB

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Print supporting information

Recall advertisement.pdf 162.17 KB

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2020/18326 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.