Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10290 · Jun 30, 2010 · Felt Bicycles
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10290
- Date
- Jun 30, 2010
- Company
- Felt Bicycles
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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 can happen
The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Felt Bicycles has received seven reports of the bicycle forks breaking. Minor injuries, including bumps and bruises were reported in one of the incidents.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2009 felt model b12, b16 and s32 road bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
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.