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Restraint / CrashApril 24, 2014CPSC #14159

Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
3,300
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Injuries

Felt Bicycles has received 18 reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including five reports of minor injuries.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2007 through February 2014 for between $1,500 and $3,000.

Photos

Felt Bicycles 2008 S22 Triathlon BicycleFelt Bicycles 2008 S32 Triathlon BicycleFelt Bicycles 2010 S32 Triathlon BicycleFelt Bicycles 2010 B14 Triathlon Bicycle
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