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Felt Bicycles Recalls Cyclocross Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled August 19, 2009 · CPSC recall 09313 · Felt Bicycles
Hazard
The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
Units
About 1,500
Incidents / injuries
Felt Bicycles has received six reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including two reports of minor cuts and scrapes.
Description
The recall includes all 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles. These bicycles are available in semimatte black and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steerer tubes.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
Contact
For additional information contact Felt Bicycles toll-free 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
2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles
Manufacturer(s)
Aprebic/EVO Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Imported by
Felt Bicycles, of Irving, Calif.
Retailers
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2006 through April 2009 for between $1,400 and $1,500.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →