Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-07-07). Hazards: fall, crash. About 700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06206 |
| Published | 2006-07-07 |
| Last updated | 2024-07-02 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | Felt Mountain Bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | Felt Bicycles |
| Firms | Kinesis, Taiwan (manufacturer); Felt Bicycles, of Lake Forest, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 700 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2004 through April 2006 for between $1,050 and $5,000. |
Description
This recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis-made RXC bicycles. The frames on these bicycles are made with carbon fiber rear seat stays and are equipped with V-style brakes, and not equipped with disk brakes from the factory. Frames affected by this recall were shipped to dealers between October 2004 and April 2006.
Hazard
The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
Felt Bicycles has received three reports of the brake boss coming loose. No injuries reported.
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