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Product recall · CPSCDecember 2, 2015Serious
Felt Bicycles Mountain Bikes with OEM Carbon Fiber Seatposts
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The carbon seat post originally sold with the bicycle can crack and break, posing injury and fall hazards to the rider.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and seat post replacement.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 645
- Recall date
- December 2, 2015
- Made or distributed by
- Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Felt has received 10 reports of the seat post cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $2,000 and $5,500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Felt Bicycles Recalls Mountain Bikes with OEM Carbon Fiber Seatposts Due to Risk of Injury, Fall Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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