Popular bikes sold at Big W are urgently recalled ahead of Christmas

Dozens of bikes sold at popular retailer Big W have been recalled due to a fault in the item which that could cause the front wheels to fall off. 

Around 38 models of the Avanti, Malvern Star, Raleigh and Diamondback bicycles were ordered to be pulled from shelves on Monday.

The ACCC issued the notice after the competition regulator was found the front wheels have not been correctly fitted onto the product. 

'These bicycles don’t comply with the mandatory standard for bicycles,' the recall notice said. 

'There is a risk of accident and serious injury to the user if the front wheel comes loose or falls out while the bicycle is moving.'

'The front wheels may become loose and fall out if the quick release (QR) skewer is not installed and tightened correctly.'

The bikes were sold at Big W across it's stores in Australia and online from July 1, 2014 through to November 16, 2023. 

The Avanti Giro F24, Malvern Star Attitude 20, and the Raleigh Eliminator 20 have also been impacted by the recall. 

A Mason 27.5 Diamondback bike has been recalled due to the issue. 

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