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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.

Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard
Here's product recall specific data for Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to 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