Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-08-08 · 13261
Hazards
The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
13261
Date
2013-08-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Bicycle stores nationwide between November 2012 and May 2013 for between $4,300 and $7,700 for the bicycles and $200 for the seatpost sold separately
Distributor(s)
Giant Bicycles Inc. of Newbury Park, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.