Felt Mountain Bicycles

CPSC Recall #06-206 — July 6, 2006

Recall #06-206 Date: July 6, 2006 Remedy: Inspect, Repair

Product

Felt Mountain Bicycles

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.Name of Product: Felt Mountain BicyclesUnits: About 700Importer: Felt Bicycles, of Lake Forest, Calif.Manufacturer: Kinesis, TaiwanHazard: The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.Incidents/Injuries: Felt Bicycles has received three reports of the brake boss coming loose. No injuries reported.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.Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2004 through April 2006 for between $1,050 and $5,000.Manufactured In: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Felt Bicycles at (866) 433-5887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.feltracing.com. 

Hazard

The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Units Affected

About 700

Sold At

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2004 through April 2006 for between $1,050 and $5,000.

Manufacturer

Kinesis, Taiwan

Importer

Felt Bicycles, of Lake Forest, Calif.

Manufactured In

Taiwan