Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure
Recall 06206 · Jul 7, 2006 · Felt Bicycles
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06206
- Date
- Jul 7, 2006
- Company
- Felt Bicycles
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Felt Mountain Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis-made RXC bicycles. The frames on these bicycles are made with carbon fiber rear seat stays and are equipped with V-style brakes, and not equipped with disk brakes from the factory. Frames affected by this recall were shipped to dealers between October 2004 and April 2006.
What can happen
The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Felt Bicycles has received three reports of the brake boss coming loose. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2004 through April 2006 for between $1,050 and $5,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled felt mountain bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.