CPSC Recall in 2010: Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2010.
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.
The bicycle’s fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
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Felt Bicycles has received seven reports of the bicycle forks breaking. Minor injuries, including bumps and bruises were reported in one of the incidents.
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle.
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