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Product Recall Number: 05-009

Why was 2004 Rainier Mountain Bicycles with Marzocchi EXR Comp front forks recalled?

The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.

2004 Rainier Mountain Bicycles with Marzocchi EXR Comp front forks
Here's product recall specific data for 2004 Rainier Mountain Bicycles with Marzocchi EXR Comp front forks.

  • Product Recall Number: 05-009

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-10-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: 2004 Rainier Mountain Bicycles with Marzocchi EXR Comp front forks

  • Description: 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 BicyclesUnits: About 160Distributor: 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: TaiwanRemedy: 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.

  • Hazard Description: The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Inspect, Repair

  • Units: About 160

  • Incidents: The company has received six reports of the tabs breaking. No injuries have been reported.

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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