Mountain Bicycles recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

December 2, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

16049

Sold / distributed

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $2,000 and $5,500.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.