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Thursday, April 24, 2014

CPSC Recall: Felt Bicycles Recalls S22 S32 B12 B14 B16 Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

 Felt Bicycles 2008 S22 Triathlon Bicycle
Felt Bicycles 2008 S32 Triathlon Bicycle

Felt Bicycles 2010 S32 Triathlon Bicycle


Felt Bicycles 2010 B14 Triathlon Bicycle

 Felt Bicycles 2010 B16 Triathlon Bicycle
Click link below for full article at CPSC website:

Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury | CPSC.gov

Units
About 3,300 (2,100 additional units with the same steer tube were previously recalled in June 2010) in U.S. and about 190 in Canada
Description
This recall includes all 2008 Felt S22 and S32 triathlon bicycles, and 2010 S32, B12, B14 and B16 triathlon bicycles. The bicycles have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and aluminum steer tubes. The Felt logo is on the seat, frame and tires. The model number is printed on the frame, next to the Felt logo. The 2008 S22 model was sold in gloss white and the 2008 S32 was sold in gloss red. The 2010 S32 model was sold in gloss black, the 2010 B12 was sold in gloss white, the 2010 B14 was sold in gloss pewter and the 2010 B16 was sold in matte black.
Incidents/Injuries
Felt Bicycles has received 18 reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including five reports of minor injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and steer tube replacement.
Sold at
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2007 through February 2014 for between $1,500 and $3,000.
Distributor
Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Manufacturer
ADK Technology Ltd., of China
Manufactured in
China

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