The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15128·Announced 2015-05-01

Felt Cruiser Bicycles Recalled Due to Brake Failure Crash Hazard

Felt Bicycles is recalling Deep Six and El Guapo cruiser models because the brakes can fail, posing a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (brake failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Felt Bicycles is recalling approximately 200 Deep Six and El Guapo cruiser bicycles due to a crash hazard. The recall involves beach cruiser style bicycles with one speed and coaster brakes. The Deep Six was sold in black cherry with white sidewall tires, while the El Guapo was sold in matte black with white tires. The bicycles were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from June 2014 through March 2015 for between $600 and $750.

The hazard exists because the bicycle's brakes can fail, which poses a crash hazard. Felt Bicycles has received 26 reports of incidents involving the recalled bicycles, but no injuries have been reported. The Deep Six models have serial numbers between YI31106188 and YI31106287, and the El Guapo models have serial numbers between YI31106288 and YI31106387. The serial number is printed on the bicycle's bottom bracket.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the rear hub cog/driver. For more information, consumers can contact Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website and click on "Notices".

The recalled product

Product
Felt Cruiser bicycles
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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