The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05592·Announced 2005-08-02

Giant Recalls 2005 Cypress and Sedona Bicycles Due to Rear Axle Defect

Giant Bicycle Inc. is recalling 76 units of 2005 Cypress and Sedona bicycles because the rear axle is harder than specified and could crack. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (rear axle cracking) that poses a risk of harm, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Giant Bicycle Inc. is recalling certain 2005 Cypress and Sedona model bicycles. The recall involves 76 units of these bicycles, which are available in men's and ladies' styles and sizes ranging from 14 to 21 inches. The bicycles were manufactured in China and sold by authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide after May 16, 2005, for approximately $300. The frames are marked with "GIANT" and either "Cypress" or "Sedona," and a serial number is located on the bottom bracket near the pedals.

The recall is due to a defect in the rear axle, which is harder than required by the manufacturer's specification. This condition could cause the axle to crack. Giant Bicycle Inc. has not reported any incidents or injuries associated with this defect.

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately. To obtain a remedy, consumers should contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.giant-bicycle.com/us. Giant Bicycle will replace the rear wheel, including the rear axle, for free.

The recalled product

Product
2005 Cypress and Sedona bicycles
Manufacturer
Giant Bicycle Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
76

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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