CPSCGeneral Alert
Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure
Published: July 7, 2006Recall ID: 06206Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Felt Mountain Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Felt-Bicycles-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Mountain-Bicycles-for-Brake-Failure |
| Title | Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9addd8e25f8449aa941191c491eb674d.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. |
| Injuries › Name | Felt Bicycles has received three reports of the brake boss coming loose. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Felt Mountain Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 700 |
| Recall I D | 3311 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair. |
| Importers › Name | Felt Bicycles, of Lake Forest, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2004 through April 2006 for between $1,050 and $5,000. |
| Recall Date | 2006-07-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 06206 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Kinesis, Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Felt Bicycles 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |