The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11139·Announced 2011-02-22

Felt Recalls 2011 Adult Bicycles Due to Carbon Fiber Fork Breakage Hazard

Felt Bicycles is recalling 2011 F3, F4, F5, and F75 models because the carbon fiber forks can break, causing riders 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 harm through loss of control and falls, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Felt Bicycles is recalling approximately 1,550 units of 2011 Felt Adult bicycles, specifically the F3, F4, F5, and F75 models. These bicycles feature carbon fiber frames and carbon fiber forks. The recall was initiated because the bicycle's fork can break, which may cause the rider to lose control, fall, and suffer injuries. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The affected bicycles were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2010 through November 2010 for between about $1,400 and $5,000 per unit. The 2011 F3 is satin carbon/satin white with red decals; the F4 is satin carbon/satin white with grey decals; the F5 is satin carbon/satin red or matte black with a diamond shape design; and the F75 is gloss navy. The word "Felt" is written across the down tube of the frame.

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 (866) 4-FELT-US between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the company's website at www.feltracing.com.

The recalled product

Product
2011 Felt Adult bicycles
Manufacturer
ADK Technology Limited of Guang Dong, China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
1,550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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