Product Recall Number: 13-261
Why was Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard recalled?
The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 13-261
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-08-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard
Description: Giant Bicycle's seatpost can crack while riding.
Hazard Description: The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: None Listed
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: 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
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed