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Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard (10290)

U.S. CPSCFallsJun 30, 2010
Picture of Recalled 2009 B12 Bicycle
Picture of Recalled 2009 B12 Bicycle
Picture of Recalled 2009 B16
Picture of Recalled 2009 B16
Picture of Recalled 2009 S32
Picture of Recalled 2009 S32
Picture of Recalled Bicycle showing steerer tube (inside head tube)
Picture of Recalled Bicycle showing steerer tube (inside head tube)
Close-up of steerer tube
Close-up of steerer tube

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

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.

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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