Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure

The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Recall #: 06206
Affected scope: About 700

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Kinesis, Taiwan recalled This recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis-made RXC bicycles. The frames o….

Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure was recalled by Kinesis, Taiwan in July 7, 2006. Reason: The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle …. Verify recall #06206 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kinesis, Taiwan issued this CPSC recall-The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall..

None
agency class: July 7, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06206 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06206
Date reported	July 7, 2006
Date initiated	July 7, 2006
Recalling firm	Kinesis, Taiwan
Affected scope	About 700
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 7, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06206.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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