Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall #13-261 — August 8, 2013
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