The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·14159·Announced 2014-04-24

Felt Triathlon Bicycles Recalled Due to Fork Steer Tube Breakage Risk

Felt Bicycles is recalling 2008 and 2010 triathlon models because the steer tube can break, causing loss of control and injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (steer tube breakage) that has resulted in reported injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric for significant injury reports and structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Felt Bicycles is recalling specific 2008 and 2010 triathlon bicycles due to a defect in the steer tube on the bicycle fork. The affected models include the 2008 Felt S22 and S32, and the 2010 Felt S32, B12, B14, and B16. These bicycles feature aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and aluminum steer tubes. The Felt logo is located on the seat, frame, and tires, with the model number printed on the frame next to the logo.

The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break, which may cause the rider to lose control and pose a risk of injury. Felt Bicycles has received 18 reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including five reports of minor injuries. The recall covers approximately 3,300 units sold in the U.S. and about 190 units in Canada. These bicycles were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2007 through February 2014 for between $1,500 and $3,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and steer tube replacement. For more information, consumers can contact Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.feltracing.com and click on "Notices".

The recalled product

Product
2008 Felt S22 and S32 Triathlon Bicycles and 2010 Felt S32, B12, B14 and B16 Triathlon Bicycles.
Manufacturer
ADK Technology Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
3,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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