CPSC2015-12-02
Felt Bicycles Recalls Mountain Bikes with OEM Carbon Fiber Seatposts Due to Risk of Injury, Fall Hazards
Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
The carbon seat post originally sold with the bicycle can crack and break, posing injury and fall hazards to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and seat post replacement.
Sold at
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $2,000 and $5,500.
Affected count
645
Injuries reported
Felt has received 10 reports of the seat post cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Mountain 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/2016/Felt-Bicycles-Recalls-Mountain-Bikes-with-OEM-Carbon-Fiber-SeatpostsDon't want to check this manually?
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