CPSC Recall in 2013: Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-261

Date: August 08, 2013

Product Name: Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

Recall Description:

Giant Bicycle's seatpost can crack while riding.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units:

Incidents:

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

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

Manufactured In:

Taiwan