Felt Bicycles Recalls Cruiser Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 15128 · May 1, 2015 · Felt Bicycles
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15128
- Date
- May 1, 2015
- Company
- Felt Bicycles
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Felt Cruiser bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The bicycle's brakes can fail, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Felt Bicycles has received 26 reports of incidents with the recalled bicycles. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from June 2014 through March 2015 for between $600 and $750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled felt cruiser bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's brakes can fail, posing a crash hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.