CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
USCPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Rainier Mountain Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Giant-Bicycle-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycles- |
| Title | CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rainer-bicycle.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled 2004 Rainer mountain bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle. |
| Injuries › Name | The company has received six reports of the tabs breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Rainier Mountain Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 160 |
| Recall I D | 2794 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850. |
| Recall Date | 2004-10-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 05009 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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