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Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard


WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2011.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: 2011 Felt Adult bicycles

Units: About 1,550 units

Importer: Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.

Manufacturer: ADK Technology Limited of Guang Dong, China

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

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.

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

Manufactured in: China

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

Consumer 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

Picture of recalled 2011 F3 bicycle

2011 F3

Picture of recalled 2011 F4 bicycle

2011 F4

Picture of recalled 2011 F5 bicycle

2011 F5 – Satin Carbon/Satin Red

Picture of recalled 2011 F5 bicycle

2011 F5 – Matte Black with Diamond Shape Design

Picture of recalled 2011 F75 bicycle

2011 F75

 

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov

Source: cpsc.gov

 


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