Orbea Avant H40, H50 and H45 XI road bicycles (production date 2025) fitted with fork model PN 50310000 are affected; the fork is a carbon component supplied with the completed product. They were recalled because the suspension forks can fail prematurely and crack, break or separate during use, which may compromise steering and control and present a risk of injury, and the product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Owners should stop using the bike immediately, visit the Avant Support Centre — Orbea, or contact Avantsupport@orbea.com or (0044) 20 3468 4087 for further information and assistance.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Orbea Avant bicycles presenting a risk of injuries.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Non Powered)
Brand: Orbea
Model: Avant H40, H50, H45 XI
Production Date: 2025
Fork Model: PN 50310000
Country of Origin: Spain (completed product), Cambodia (carbon fork)
Product Description: Road bicycle under the Orbea Avant model range.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2512-0265
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of injuries as the suspension forks can fail prematurely and crack, break or separate during use. The fork is a critical load-bearing component of the complete bicycle, and inadequate structural integrity may compromise steering and control during normal use, potentially leading to a loss of control and risk of injury.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Orbea recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and visit Avant Support Centre — Orbea to check whether their bike fork is affected.
Please contact Avantsupport@orbea.com or (0044) 20 3468 4087 for further information and assistance.
The official notice
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