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Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

Date: August 8, 2013
Company: Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and seatposts and contact a Giant Bicycle dealer for a free replacement seatpost. Options: Replace

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report