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Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: August 8, 2013 Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan Sports & Recreation Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 200)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Reason for Recall:
The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy:
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and seatposts and contact a Giant Bicycle dealer for a free replacement seatpost.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 200)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 13261

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