Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure
Released: Friday, July 07, 2006 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Felt Bicycles, of Lake Forest, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Felt Mountain Bicycles. The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Recall Details
Product
Felt Mountain Bicycles
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.
Hazards
The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents
Felt Bicycles has received three reports of the brake boss coming loose. No injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
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