Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-04-24 · 14159
Hazards
The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Recall
Number
14159
Date
2014-04-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2008 Felt S22 and S32 Triathlon Bicycles and 2010 Felt S32, B12, B14 and B16 Triathlon Bicycles.
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
ADK Technology Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2007 through February 2014 for between $1,500 and $3,000.
Distributor(s)
Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.