Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 14159 · Apr 24, 2014 · Felt Bicycles
3,300
units affected
3,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14159
- Date
- Apr 24, 2014
- Company
- Felt Bicycles
- Units affected
- 3,300
- Product
- 2008 Felt S22 and S32 Triathlon Bicycles and 2010 Felt S32, B12, B14 and B16 Triathlon Bicycles.
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall includes all 2008 Felt S22 and S32 triathlon bicycles, and 2010 S32, B12, B14 and B16 triathlon bicycles. The bicycles have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and aluminum steer tubes. The Felt logo is on the seat, frame and tires. The model number is printed on the frame, next to the Felt logo. The 2008 S22 model was sold in gloss white and the 2008 S32 was sold in gloss red. The 2010 S32 model was sold in gloss black, the 2010 B12 was sold in gloss white, the 2010 B14 was sold in gloss pewter and the 2010 B16 was sold in matte black.
What can happen
The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and steer tube replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Felt Bicycles has received 18 reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including five reports of minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2007 through February 2014 for between $1,500 and $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2008 felt s22 and s32 triathlon bicycles and 2010 felt s32, b12, b14 and b16 triathlon bicycles.?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and steer tube replacement.
What is the hazard?
The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
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.