GT LaBomba bicycles Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – GT LaBomba Bicycles

1. Recall Summary
This recall involves GT Model Year 2019 through 2023 LaBomba 24-inch bicycles, LaBomba 26-inch bicycles, LaBomba Pro bicycles, LaBomba Rigid bicycles, and LaBomba 26-inch bicycle framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in sea green, green, dusty blue, blue, purple, and red. The model name “LaBomba” is printed on the bicycle frame top-tube, and “GT” is printed on the downtube. The recall was published on March 7, 2024, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 24148. The firm, GT Bicycles LLC, of Aliso Viejo, California, imported the bicycles, which were manufactured in Taiwan. Approximately 3,040 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 324 units were sold in Canada.

2. Affected Products
The recalled products include:
– GT LaBomba 24-inch bicycles (Model Years 2019–2023)
– GT LaBomba 26-inch bicycles (Model Years 2019–2023)
– GT LaBomba Pro bicycles (Model Years 2019–2023)
– GT LaBomba Rigid bicycles (Model Years 2019–2023)
– GT LaBomba 26-inch bicycle framesets (Model Years 2019–2023)

The bicycles were sold at bicycle stores nationwide from October 2018 through September 2023, with prices ranging from $400 to $1,450. The product UPCs are not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the bicycle headtube/downtube weld can become damaged and separate from the bicycle frame, posing fall and injury hazards. The firm has received five reports of damage to the bicycle headtube/downtube weld, causing the bicycle headtube to separate from the bicycle frame. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. The recall notice instructs consumers to contact an authorized GT dealer for a free replacement frame. No other consumer actions are specified in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free replacement frame. Consumers are directed to contact an authorized GT dealer to arrange for the replacement. No refund or other remedy options are listed in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact GT at 800-843-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Alternatively, consumers can email GT at ridersupport@gtbicycles.com or visit the GT website at www.gtbicycles.com/pages/recalls-safety. Consumers may also go to www.gtbicycles.com and click on “Recalls & Safety” for more information. For consumers in Canada, additional information is available at the Health Canada recall portal linked in the recall notice.

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