CPSC2004-10-13
CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Hazard
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
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.
Sold at
Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850.
Affected count
About 160
Injuries reported
The company has received six reports of the tabs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Rainier Mountain Bicycles
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Giant-Bicycle-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycles-Don't want to check this manually?
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