CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Home product recall 05-009. Announced by CPSC on Oct 13, 2004.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Oct 13, 2004. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: 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
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 160 units, as CPSC gives them.
Rainier Mountain Bicycles.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by Giant Bicycle Inc., Newbury Park, Calif.
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $850.
- Made in Taiwan, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
The company has received six reports of the tabs breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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