Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
What was recalled
The recall includes all 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles. 2009 B12 - These bicycles are gloss silver/carbon and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. 2009 B16 - These bicycles are matte black/red and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. 2009 S32 - These bicycles are available in gloss white/red and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes.
Hazard
The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
Injuries
Felt Bicycles has received seven reports of the bicycle forks breaking. Minor injuries, including bumps and bruises were reported in one of the incidents.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle.
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