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Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2011
Release #11-139
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 433-5887
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: 2011 Felt Adult bicycles
Units: About 1,550 units
Importer: Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Manufacturer: ADK Technology Limited of Guang Dong, China
Hazard: The bicycle's fork can break, causing the rider to lose control,
fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall includes all 2011 Felt F3, F4, F5 and F75 bicycles
with carbon fiber frames and carbon fiber forks.
* 2011 F3 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with red decals.
* 2011 F4 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin white with grey decals.
* 2011 F5 - These bicycles are satin carbon/satin red or matte black with
diamond shape design.
* 2011 F75 - These bicycles are gloss navy.
"Felt" is written across the down tube of the bicycle frame.
Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2010 through
November 2010 for between about $1,400 and $5,000 per bicycle.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and
contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and
repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Felt Bicycles toll-free
at (866) 433-5887 or (866) 4-FELT-US between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT or visit
the firm's website at www.feltracing.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11139.html
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REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2011
Release #11-140
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 426-4840
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
REI Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Novara Fusion Bicycles
Units: About 160
Importer: REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) dba Novara, of Kent, Wash.
Hazard: The alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the
rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a steerer tube
detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Novara Fusion bicycles with serial
numbers U95Y07321, U96Y28393, or in the sequential range of the last four
digits U96Y28876 through U96Y29128. Serial numbers are located on the
underside of the bike. The espresso-colored bicycles were sold in two
styles, the Step Through and the Fusion. The Step Through was sold in
extra small/small, while the Fusion was available in medium, large, and
extra large.
Sold exclusively at: REI stores nationwide and at REI.com from November
2009 to November 2010 for between $600 and $900.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact
their local REI store or the REI customer service center to arrange for a
replacement fork to be installed free of charge.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact REI at (800) 426-4840
anytime or go to REI's website at
http://www.rei.com/help/recall/index.html
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11140.html
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