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CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles

Recalled October 13, 2004 · CPSC recall 05009 · Giant Bicycle

Recalled 2004 Rainer mountain bicycle
Hazard
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Giant Bicycle to determine whether their bicycle is included in this recall. Authorized dealers who sold these bicycles will schedule an inspection and free repair.
Units
About 160
Incidents / injuries
The company has received six reports of the tabs breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves only 2004 Rainier model mountain bicycles with Marzocchi EXR Comp front forks. Model numbers included in the recall are 333502, 333503, 333504 and 333505. The bicycle is blue and silver and is made of aluminum. The names "Giant" and "Rainier" are printed on the frame of the bicycle. Earlier models of this bicycle are not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should contact Giant Bicycle to determine whether their bicycle is included in this recall. Authorized dealers who sold these bicycles will schedule an inspection and free repair.

Contact

Contact Giant Bicycle at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's website at www.giantbicycle.com

Product
Rainier Mountain Bicycles
Distributed by
Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Retailers
Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850.
Made in
Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →