Recalls / 2013-08-08

Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

13261 · Recalled 2013-08-08 · CPSC page

Description

This recall includes 2013 model year Giant XtC Advanced SL 29er 0 and 29er 1 series bicycles and 27.2 mm carbon fiber seatposts sold separately. The SL 29er 0 model bicycle is white, black and blue. The SL 29er 1 model is white, black and red. The letters "XTC" appear on the down tube of the frame on both bicycles. The name "Giant" and "Contact SLR" appear on the 27.2 mm carbon fiber seatposts.

Hazards

The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

Giant Bicycles received five reports of the bicycle seatposts breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and seatposts and contact a Giant Bicycle dealer for a free replacement seatpost.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts		About 200

Parties

Manufacturer: Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Distributor: Giant Bicycles Inc. of Newbury Park, Calif.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Bicycle between November 2012, May 2013 for, 300, 700 for the bicycles, $200 for the seatpost sold separately

Consumer contact

Giant Bicycle Inc., toll-free at (866) 458-2555 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.giant-bicycles.com-en-us/ and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 13261. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.