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CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles

Recalled August 2, 2005 · CPSC recall 05592 · Giant Bicycle

Recalled Sedona BicycleRecalled Cypress Bicycle
Hazard
The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification and could crack.
Remedy
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact Giant Bicycle if they have a recalled bicycle. Giant Bicycle will replace the rear wheel (including the rear axle) of recalled bicycles for free.
Units
76
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries reported.

Description

The recall involves certain 2005 Cypress and Sedona model bicycles. The bicycles come in both men's and ladies' styles and vary in size between 14 to 21 inches. "GIANT" and "Cypress" or "Sedona" are written on the bicycles' frames. A serial number is written on the bottom bracket of the bicycle, located near the pedals. A list of the serial numbers that are the subject of this recall is at the following Web site: www.giant-bicycle.com/us

What to do

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact Giant Bicycle if they have a recalled bicycle. Giant Bicycle will replace the rear wheel (including the rear axle) of recalled bicycles for free.

Contact

Call Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.giant-bicycle.com/us

Product
2005 Cypress and Sedona bicycles
Imported by
Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Retailers
Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide may have sold bicycles with affected axles after May 16, 2005 for about $300.
Made in
China

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