CPSC2014-04-24
Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
ADK Technology Ltd., of China
Hazard
The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and steer tube replacement.
Sold at
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2007 through February 2014 for between $1,500 and $3,000.
Affected count
About 3,300 (2,100 additional units with the same steer tube were previously recalled in June 2010) in U.S. and about 190 in Canada
Injuries reported
Felt Bicycles has received 18 reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including five reports of minor injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
2008 Felt S22 and S32 Triathlon Bicycles and 2010 Felt S32, B12, B14 and B16 Triathlon Bicycles.
Consumer contact
Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.feltracing.com and click on "Notices" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Felt-Bicycles-Recalls-Triathlon-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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