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Fall / CollapseAugust 8, 2013CPSC #13261

Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
200
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

Giant Bicycles received five reports of the bicycle seatposts breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • 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

Photos

Recalled 2013 XTC Advanced SL 29er 02013 Giant XTC Advanced SL 29er 12013 Giant Contact SLR seatpost
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