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Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure

Recalled July 7, 2006 · CPSC recall 06206 · Felt Bicycles

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.

Units

About 700

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.

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

Product

Felt Mountain Bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

Kinesis, Taiwan

Imported by

Felt Bicycles, of Lake Forest, Calif.

Retailers

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

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →