The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10290·Announced 2010-06-30

Felt Recalls 2009 Road Bicycles Due to Fork Steer Tube Breakage Hazard

Felt Bicycles is recalling 2009 B12, B16, and S32 road bicycles because the fork steer 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 steer tube breakage) that can cause loss of control and falls. While only minor injuries were reported, the potential for serious injury from a fall hazard places this in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Felt Bicycles is recalling approximately 2,100 units of the 2009 Felt model B12, B16, and S32 road bicycles. The recall was initiated because the bicycle's fork steer tube can break, which may cause the rider to lose control, fall, and suffer injuries. The affected models feature carbon fiber frames and forks with aluminum steer tubes; the B12 is gloss silver/carbon, the B16 is matte black/red, and the S32 is gloss white/red with an aluminum frame.

The company has received seven reports of the bicycle forks breaking. In one of these incidents, minor injuries, including bumps and bruises, were reported. The bicycles were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per unit.

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

The recalled product

Product
2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles
Manufacturer
ADK Technology Limited of China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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