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Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsAug 19, 2009
Recalled Cyclocross Bicycle
Recalled Cyclocross Bicycle

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Hazard

The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy

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

Incidents & injuries

Felt Bicycles has received six reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including two reports of minor cuts and scrapes.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2006 through April 2009 for between $1,400 and $1,500.

Contact the company

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

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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