Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure

Active Recall Announced July 7, 2006 CPSC #06206

Quick answer

Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure is CPSC recall #06206, announced on July 7, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis-made RXC bicycles. The frames on these bicycles are made with carbon fiber rear seat stays and are equipped with V-style brakes, and not equipped with disk brakes from the factory. Frames affected by this recall were shipped to dealers between October 2004 and April 2006. The remedy is consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.. Affected brands: Kinesis, Taiwan, Felt Bicycles.

Hazard

This recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis-made RXC bicycles. The frames on these bicycles are made with carbon fiber rear seat stays and are equipped with V-style brakes, and not equipped with disk brakes from the factory. Frames affected by this recall were shipped to dealers between October 2004 and April 2006.

Affected products

Felt Mountain Bicycles

Recalled brands

Kinesis, Taiwan, Felt Bicycles

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.

Recall date

July 7, 2006

Categories

Bicycles & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06206?

CPSC recall #06206 covers Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 7, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis-made RXC bicycles. The frames on these bicycles are made with carbon fiber rear seat stays and are equipped with V-style brakes, and not equipped with disk brakes from the factory. Frames affected by this recall were shipped to dealers between October 2004 and April 2006.

What is the remedy for recall #06206?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06206 is consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Felt-Bicycles-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Mountain-Bicycles-for-Brake-Failure. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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