Felt Bicycles · Recalled
Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury.
- Units
- About 1,500
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1,400–$1,500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2006 through April 2009 for between $1,400 and $1,500.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Aprebic/EVO Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, Felt Bicycles, of Irving, Calif.
Incident log
Felt Bicycles has received six reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including two reports of minor cuts and scrapes.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 19 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.