Felt Bicycles Bicycles recall: Fall Hazard
Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Felt Bicycles Bicycles recalled?
The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair. Contact: For additional information, call Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 or (866) 4-FELT-US, or visit the firm's website 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
- 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles
- Company
- ADK Technology Limited of China, Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 2,100 bicycles
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle.
- Recall date
- June 30, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- Felt Bicycles has received seven reports of the bicycle forks breaking. Minor injuries, including bumps and bruises were reported in one of the incidents.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes all 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles. 2009 B12 - These bicycles are gloss silver/carbon and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. 2009 B16 - These bicycles are matte black/red and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. 2009 S32 - These bicycles are available in gloss white/red and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes.