Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-08-08). Hazards: fall. About 200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13261 |
| Published | 2013-08-08 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-28 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts |
| Firm named in the title | Giant Bicycle |
| Firms | Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (manufacturer); Giant Bicycles Inc. of Newbury Park, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 200 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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 |
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.
Hazard
The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and seatposts and contact a Giant Bicycle dealer for a free replacement seatpost.
Incidents and injuries
Giant Bicycles received five reports of the bicycle seatposts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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