CPSC recall 13-261, announced August 8, 2013, covers Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts (about 200 units). The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and seatposts and contact a Giant Bicycle dealer for a free replacement seatpost. Recall contact: call (866) 458-2555, or go to www.giant-bicycles.com-en-us.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 29ER.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Giant Bicycles received five reports of the bicycle seatposts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and seatposts and contact a Giant Bicycle dealer for a free replacement seatpost.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Giant Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 13-261
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
- Distributor
- Giant Bicycles Inc. of Newbury Park, Calif.
Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Giant Bicycle Inc., toll-free at (866) 458-2555 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.giant-bicycles.com-en-us/ and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
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