The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09313·Announced 2009-08-19

Felt Bicycles Recalls 2007/2008 F1X Cyclocross Bikes Due to Fork Breakage

Felt Bicycles is recalling 2007/2008 F1X Cyclocross Bicycles because the fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (fork breakage) that poses a risk of injury, and minor injuries (cuts and scrapes) have been reported, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has occurred but is not severe.

Plain-English summary

Felt Bicycles is recalling approximately 1,500 units of the 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles. These bicycles feature aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks that include aluminum steerer tubes. The recall is necessary because the fork steerer tube can break, which may cause the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury.

The affected bicycles were sold in semimatte black at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2006 through April 2009 for between $1,400 and $1,500. Felt Bicycles has received six reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including two reports of minor cuts and scrapes.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair. For additional information, consumers can contact Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.feltracing.com.

The recalled product

Product
2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles
Manufacturer
Aprebic/EVO Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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