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2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles
- Starting date:
- August 24, 2009
- Posting date:
- August 24, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002089
Affected products
2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles
Product description
This recall involves all 2007/2008 Felt F1X Cyclocross Bicycles. These bicycles are available in semimatte black colour and have aluminum frames with carbon fibre forks with aluminum steerer tubes.
Hazard identified
The bicycle's fork steerer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall, posing a risk of injury.
Felt Bicycles, the U.S. Importer, has received six reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including two reports of minor cuts and scrapes.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these bicycles.
Number sold
Approximately 15 units of the recalled products were sold at independent bicycle dealers in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from July 2006 to August 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan.
Companies
- Importer
-
Felt Bicycles
Irvine
California
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-433-5887
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Felt Authorized Dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
For additional information, consumers may contact Felt Bicycles toll-free at 1-866-433-5887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.