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Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled February 22, 2011 · CPSC recall 11139 · Felt Bicycles

2011 F5 - Matte Black with Diamond Shape Design

Hazard

The bicycle's fork can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 1,550 units

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recall includes all 2011 Felt F3, F4, F5 and F75 bicycles with carbon fiber frames and carbon fiber forks. - 2011 F3 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with red decals. - 2011 F4 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with grey decals. - 2011 F5 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin red or matte black with diamond shape design. - 2011 F75 - These bicycles are gloss navy. "Felt" is written across the down tube of the bicycle frame.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.

Contact

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

Product

2011 Felt Adult bicycles

Manufacturer(s)

ADK Technology Limited of Guang Dong, China

Imported by

Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2010 through November 2010 for between about $1,400 and $5,000 per bicycle.

Made in

China

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