Giant Bicycle Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of about 160 Rainier Mountain Bicycles. Consumers have been advised to stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle. The company has received six reports of the tabs breaking, but no injuries have been reported.
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.
The bikes were sold at authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850. Consumers have been advised to 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.
