Safety regulator, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Recall 05009 · Oct 13, 2004 · Giant Bicycle Inc.
160
units affected
160
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05009
- Date
- Oct 13, 2004
- Company
- Giant Bicycle Inc.
- Units affected
- 160
- Product
- Rainier Mountain Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received six reports of the tabs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rainier mountain bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.