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Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled June 30, 2010 · CPSC recall 10290 · Felt Bicycles

Picture of Recalled Bicycle showing steerer tube (inside head tube)

Hazard

The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.

Units

About 2,100 bicycles

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.

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.

What to do

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

Product

2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

ADK Technology Limited of China

Imported by

Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →