CPSC recall 13261
Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-28
On 2015-01-28 the CPSC announced a recall of Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts by Giant Manufacturing, citing the bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13261 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-08-08 |
| Published | 2015-01-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Giant Manufacturing |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Giant brand bicycles and carbon seatposts | 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.
Reason
The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Giant-Bicycle-Recalls-XtC-Bicycles-and-Seatposts
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