CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-10-13 · 05009
Hazards
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
Recall
Number
05009
Date
2004-10-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rainier Mountain Bicycles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850.
Distributor(s)
Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.