Felt Bicycles · Recalled
Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
- Units
- About 2,100 bicycles
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2,300–$3,100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- ADK Technology Limited of China, Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Incident log
Felt Bicycles has received seven reports of the bicycle forks breaking. Minor injuries, including bumps and bruises were reported in one of the incidents.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
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
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 JUN 30 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
