Felt Bicycles Cyclocross Bicycles recall: Fall Hazard
Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Felt Bicycles Cyclocross Bicycles recalled?
The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair. Contact: For additional information contact Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.feltracing.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles
- Company
- Aprebic/EVO Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, Felt Bicycles, of Irving, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,500
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2006 through April 2009 for between $1,400 and $1,500.
- Recall date
- August 19, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Felt Bicycles has received six reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including two reports of minor cuts and scrapes.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes all 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles. These bicycles are available in semimatte black and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steerer tubes.