The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
Recall
Number
10290
Date
2010-06-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
ADK Technology Limited of China
Retailer(s)
Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2008 through May 2010 for between about $2,300 and $3,100 per bicycle.
Importer(s)
Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall includes all 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles. 2009 B12 - These bicycles are gloss silver/carbon and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. 2009 B16 - These bicycles are matte black/red and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. 2009 S32 - These bicycles are available in gloss white/red and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes.