CPSCGeneral Alert
Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Published: June 30, 2010Recall ID: 10290Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Felt-Bicycles-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10290a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled 2009 B12 Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10290b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled 2009 B16 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10290c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Picture of Recalled 2009 S32 |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10290d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Bicycle showing steerer tube (inside head tube) |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10290e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Close-up of steerer tube |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | Felt Bicycles has received seven reports of the bicycle forks breaking. Minor injuries, including bumps and bruises were reported in one of the incidents. |
| Products › Name | 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,100 bicycles |
| Recall I D | 285 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair. |
| Importers › Name | Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle. |
| Recall Date | 2010-06-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10290 |
| Manufacturers › Name | ADK Technology Limited of China |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 or (866) 4-FELT-US, or visit the firm's website at www.feltracing.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |