Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard

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

Recall #: 13261
Affected scope: About 200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan recalled This recall includes 2013 model year Giant XtC Advanced SL 29er 0 and 29er 1 series bicyc….

Giant Bicycle Recalls XtC Bicycles and Seatposts Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan in August 8, 2013. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #13261 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The bicycle seatposts on the affected bicycles and the after-market seatposts can crack, posing a fall hazard..

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agency class: August 8, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13261 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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 for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13261
Date reported	August 8, 2013
Date initiated	August 8, 2013
Recalling firm	Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Affected scope	About 200
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and seatposts and contact a Giant Bicycle dealer for a free replacem…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 8, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13261.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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