CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Home product recall 05-592. Announced by CPSC on Aug 2, 2005.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Aug 2, 2005. 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 rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer’s specification and could crack.
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What should you do?
Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact Giant Bicycle if they have a recalled bicycle. Giant Bicycle will replace the rear wheel (including the rear axle) of recalled bicycles for free.
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- How to reach the firm: Call Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.giant-bicycle.com/us
Which ones are recalled?
The recall involves certain 2005 Cypress and Sedona model bicycles. The bicycles come in both men’s and ladies’ styles and vary in size between 14 to 21 inches. “GIANT” and “Cypress” or “Sedona” are written on the bicycles’ frames. A serial number is written on the bottom bracket of the bicycle, located near the pedals. A list of the serial numbers that are the subject of this recall is at the following Web site: www.giant-bicycle.com/us
76 units, as CPSC gives them.
2005 Cypress and Sedona bicycles.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Giant Bicycle Inc., Newbury Park, Calif.
- Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide may have sold bicycles with affected axles after May 16, 2005 for about $300.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
No incidents or injuries 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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