Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC Recall #13-261 — August 8, 2013

Recall #13-261 Date: August 8, 2013 Remedy: Replace

Product

Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

Description

Giant Bicycle's seatpost can crack while riding.

Hazard

The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

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

Manufactured In

Taiwan