Product Recall Number: 10-290
Why was 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles recalled?
The bicycle’s fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
Product Recall Number: 10-290
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-06-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles
Description: The recall includes all 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles. - 2009 B12 - These bicycles are gloss silver/carbon and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. - 2009 B16 - These bicycles are matte black/red and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. - 2009 S32 - These bicycles are available in gloss white/red and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle.
Hazard Description: The bicycle’s fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 2,100 bicycles
Incidents: Felt Bicycles has received seven reports of the bicycle forks breaking. Minor injuries, including bumps and bruises were reported in one of the incidents.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
Sold At: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: ADK Technology Limited of China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed