CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2015-05-01

Felt Bicycles Recalls Cruiser Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

15128 · Recalled 2015-05-01 · CPSC page

Felt Deep Six model bicycle
Felt Deep Six model bicycle

Description

This recall involves beach cruiser style Felt Deep Six and El Guapo model bicycles with one speed and coaster brakes. "Felt" and "Deep Six" or "El Guapo" are printed on the bicycle's frame. The Deep Six was sold in black cherry with white sidewall tires and the El Guapo was sold in matte black with white tires. The Deep Six has a serial number between YI31106188 and YI31106287. The El Guapo has a serial number between YI31106288 and YI31106387. The serial number is printed on the bicycle's bottom bracket.

Hazards

The bicycle's brakes can fail, posing a crash hazard.

Reported injuries

Felt Bicycles has received 26 reports of incidents with the recalled bicycles. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the rear hub cog/driver.

Products

NameModelUnits
Felt Cruiser bicyclesAbout 200

Parties

Distributor
Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
Bicycle specialty from June 2014 through March 2015 for between $600, $750.

Consumer contact

Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.feltbicycles.com/ and click on "Notices" for more information.

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Felt El Guapo model bicycle
Felt El Guapo model bicycle

Source: CPSC recall 15128. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.