CPSC Recall in 2006: Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Felt Bicycles, of Lake Forest, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Felt Mountain Bicycles. The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.Name of Product: Felt Mountain BicyclesUnits: About 700Importer: Felt Bicycles, of Lake Forest, Calif.Manufacturer: Kinesis, TaiwanHazard: The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.Incidents/Injuries: Felt Bicycles has received three reports of the brake boss coming loose. No injuries reported.Description: This recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis made RXC bicycles. The frames on these bicycles are made with carbon fiber rear seat stays and are equipped with V-style brakes, and not equipped with disk brakes from the factory. Frames affected by this recall were shipped to dealers between October 2004 and April 2006.Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2004 through April 2006 for between $1,050 and $5,000.Manufactured In: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Felt Bicycles at (866) 433-5887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.feltracing.com. 

The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

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Felt Bicycles has received three reports of the brake boss coming loose. No injuries reported.

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2004 through April 2006 for between $1,050 and $5,000.

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