Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3311.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3311.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide From October 2004 Through April 2006 For Between $1,050 And $5,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3311.
For more information, contact Felt Bicycles at (866) 433-5887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.feltracing.com
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Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide From October 2004 Through April 2006 For Between $1,050 And $5,000. Recall FAQ
Bicycle Specialty Stores Nationwide From October 2004 Through April 2006 For Between $1,050 And $5,000. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure. The notice was published on July 7, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 700 units are potentially affected.