CPSC2013-08-08
Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard
Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
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.
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
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
Giant Bicycles received five reports of the bicycle seatposts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Giant-Bicycle-Recalls-XtC-Bicycles-and-SeatpostsDon't want to check this manually?
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