Felt Cruiser bicycles recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 1, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Felt Bicycles Recalls Cruiser Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

Recall number

15128

Sold / distributed

Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from June 2014 through March 2015 for between $600 and $750.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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 to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.