Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Aprebic/EVO Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes all 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles. These bicycles are available in semimatte black and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steerer tubes.
Affected Products
2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Felt-Bicycles-Recalls-Cyclocross-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e636b29cedae43cf891e98c714253d60.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Cyclocross Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Felt Bicycles has received six reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including two reports of minor cuts and scrapes. |
| Products › Name | 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 5469 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair. |
| Importers › Name | Felt Bicycles, of Irving, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2006 through April 2009 for between $1,400 and $1,500. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes all 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles. These bicycles are available in semimatte black and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steerer tubes. |
| Recall Number | 09313 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Aprebic/EVO Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information contact Felt Bicycles toll-free 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 | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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