Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 13261 · Aug 8, 2013 · Giant Bicycle
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13261
- Date
- Aug 8, 2013
- Company
- Giant Bicycle
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and seatposts and contact a Giant Bicycle dealer for a free replacement seatpost.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Giant Bicycles received five reports of the bicycle seatposts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- 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
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts?
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and seatposts and contact a Giant Bicycle dealer for a free replacement seatpost.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.