CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Why was CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles recalled?
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Rainier Mountain Bicycles
- Company
- Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 160
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850.
- Recall date
- October 13, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- The company has received six reports of the tabs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.