CPSCGeneral Alert
Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Published: February 22, 2011Recall ID: 11139Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle's fork can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes all 2011 Felt F3, F4, F5 and F75 bicycles with carbon fiber frames and carbon fiber forks. - 2011 F3 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with red decals. - 2011 F4 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with grey decals. - 2011 F5 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin red or matte black with diamond shape design. - 2011 F75 - These bicycles are gloss navy. "Felt" is written across the down tube of the bicycle frame.
Affected Products
2011 Felt Adult bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/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/Recall.2011.11139.11139a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2011 F3 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11139.11139b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2011 F4 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11139.11139c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | 2011 F5 - Satin Carbon/Satin Red |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11139.11139d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | 2011 F5 - Matte Black with Diamond Shape Design |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11139.11139e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | 2011 F75 |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle's fork can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 2011 Felt Adult bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 68242 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,550 units |
| Recall I D | 603 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their 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 July 2010 through November 2010 for between about $1,400 and $5,000 per bicycle. |
| Recall Date | 2011-02-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes all 2011 Felt F3, F4, F5 and F75 bicycles with carbon fiber frames and carbon fiber forks. - 2011 F3 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with red decals. - 2011 F4 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with grey decals. - 2011 F5 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin red or matte black with diamond shape design. - 2011 F75 - These bicycles are gloss navy. "Felt" is written across the down tube of the bicycle frame. |
| Recall Number | 11139 |
| Manufacturers › Name | ADK Technology Limited of Guang Dong, China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 or (866) 4-FELT-US between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT or visit the firm's website at www.feltracing.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |