GIANT BICYCLE RECALL


The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of "Giant XtC Bicycles and Seat-posts" this week due to concerns that the seat posts can crack and cause a risk of injury.  The details of the recall are:

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. 


If you have one of these defective seat post or bicycles you should contact your local retailer immediately.  If you have been injured because the seat post failed you should contact a qualified product liability attorney immediately (and save the broken parts).