CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2015-12-02

Felt Bicycles Recalls Mountain Bikes with OEM Carbon Fiber Seatposts Due to Risk of Injury, Fall Hazards

16049 · Recalled 2015-12-02 · CPSC page

2015 Felt Double Double 30 Bicycle
2015 Felt Double Double 30 Bicycle

Description

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.

Hazards

The carbon seat post originally sold with the bicycle can crack and break, posing injury and fall hazards to the rider.

Reported injuries

Felt has received 10 reports of the seat post cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and seat post replacement.

Products

NameModelUnits
Mountain Bicycles645

Parties

Distributor
Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
Bicycle specialty from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $2, 000, 500.

Consumer 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.

More images

Felt Bicycles 2015 Felt NINEe 20 Bicycle
Felt Bicycles 2015 Felt NINEe 20 Bicycle
Felt Bicycles 2015 Felt Edict 1 Bicycle
Felt Bicycles 2015 Felt Edict 1 Bicycle

Source: CPSC recall 16049. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.