Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Felt Bicycles is recalling about 1,550 units of 2011 Felt Adult bicycles because the bicycle’s fork can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
No injuries have been reported as yet, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of Felt Adult bicycles by Felt Bicycles. These bicycles are sold at Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2010 through November 2010 for between about $1,400 and $5,000 per bicycle. 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, 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 firm’s website at www.feltracing.com
The recall includes all 2011 Felt F3, F4, F5 and F75 bicycles with carbon fiber frames and carbon fiber forks.
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2011 F3 – These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with red decals.
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2011 F4 – These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with grey decals.
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2011 F5 – These bicycles are satin carbon/satin red or matte black with diamond shape design.
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2011 F75 – These bicycles are gloss navy.
“Felt” is written across the down tube of the bicycle frame.
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