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Recalled 2004 Rainer mountain bicycle
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
About 160
Contact Giant Bicycle at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 160 Rainier Mountain Bicycles. The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
Name of product: Rainier Mountain Bicycles
Units: About 160
Distributor: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Sold by: Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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 website at www.giantbicycle.com.
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.
The company has received six reports of the tabs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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