Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury

The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Recall #: 14159
Affected scope: About 3,300 (2,100 additional units with the same steer tube were previously recalled in June 2010) in U.S. and about 190 in Canada

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

Adk Technology Ltd., of China recalled This recall includes all 2008 Felt S22 and S32 triathlon bicycles, and 2010 S32, B12, B14….

Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Adk Technology Ltd., of China in April 24, 2014. Reason: The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Fel…. Verify recall #14159 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Adk Technology Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury..

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agency class: April 24, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14159 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, 6 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 includes all 2008 Felt S22 and S32 triathlon bicycles, and 2010 S32, B12, B14 and B16 triathlon bicycles. The bicycles have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and aluminum steer tubes. The Felt logo is on the seat, frame and tires. The model number is printed on the frame, next to the Felt logo. The 2008 S22 model was sold in gloss white and the 2008 S32 was sold in gloss red. The 2010 S32 model was sold in gloss black, the 2010 B12 was sold in gloss white, the 2010 B14 was sold in gloss pewter and the 2010 B16 was sold in matte black.

Reason for recall

The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy, what to do

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

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	14159
Date reported	April 24, 2014
Date initiated	April 24, 2014
Recalling firm	Adk Technology Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 3,300 (2,100 additional units with the same steer tube were previously recalled in June 2010) in U.S. and about 190 in Canada
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 immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 24, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14159.

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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