CPSC recall 16-049, announced December 2, 2015, covers Felt Bicycles Mountain Bicycles (645 units). The carbon seat post originally sold with the bicycle can crack and break, posing injury and fall hazards to the rider. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and seat post replacement. Recall contact: call 866-433-5887, or go to www.feltracing.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2015 Felt Double Double 30, NINEe 20 and Edict 1 mountain bicycles. The bicycles were sold with carbon fiber seat posts. The model name is printed on the top tube of the bicycles. The Felt logo is on the down tube of the Double Double 30 and the NINEe20, and on the top tube of the Edict 1. The Double Double 30 was sold in the color blue. The NINEe 20 was sold in a gray and orange color scheme. The Edict 1 was sold in a black and blue color scheme.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The carbon seat post originally sold with the bicycle can crack and break, posing injury and fall hazards to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
Felt has received 10 reports of the seat post cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and seat post replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Felt Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 16-049
- Units
- 645
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $2,000 and $5,500.
- Distributor
- Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Mountain Bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
Felt Bicycles toll-free at 866-433-5887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.feltracing.com and click on "Notices" for more information.
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