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 rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification and could crack.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
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
- 2005 Cypress and Sedona bicycles
- Company
- Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
- Quantity
- 76
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide may have sold bicycles with affected axles after May 16, 2005 for about $300.
- Recall date
- August 2, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- No incidents or injuries reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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