Safety regulator, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Recall 05592 · Aug 2, 2005 · Giant Bicycle Inc.
76
units affected
76
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05592
- Date
- Aug 2, 2005
- Company
- Giant Bicycle Inc.
- Units affected
- 76
- Product
- 2005 Cypress and Sedona bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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
What can happen
The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification and could crack.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide may have sold bicycles with affected axles after May 16, 2005 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2005 cypress and sedona bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification and could crack.
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.