Giant Bicycle Inc. Recall of Bicycles
Rainier Mountain Bicycles
Date of Recall
2004-10-13CPSC Release Number
05-009Manufactured In
TaiwanCompany Phone Number
(866) 458-2555Units
About 160Distributor
Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.Sold By
Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850.Problem/Hazard
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.Injuries/Incidents
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.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.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 Web site at www.giantbicycle.comRecall Comments
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