CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles

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

Recall #: 05009
Affected scope: About 160

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. recalled The recall involves only 2004 Rainier model mountain bicycles with Marzocchi EXR Comp fro….

CPSC, Giant Bicycle Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles was recalled by Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. in October 13, 2004. Reason: The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicy…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Giant Bicycle to determine whether their bicycle is included in …. Verify recall #05009 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The front brake mounting tabs can break, causing the brakes to fail and the rider to lose control of the bicy….

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agency class: October 13, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05009 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05009
Date reported	October 13, 2004
Date initiated	October 13, 2004
Recalling firm	Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Affected scope	About 160
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should contact Giant Bicycle to determine whether their bicycle is included in this recall. Authorized dealers who sold…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers 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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 13, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05009.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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