Huffy Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 15221. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy for a free replacement quick release lever for the front wheel.
CPSC recall 15221 has the recall date 27 Aug 2015. The notice names the firm Huffy. The recall has about 460 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 460 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | The recalled products are all model year 2014 Huffy TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels. "Huffy" is on the downtube of the frame of both bicycles and model name TR 745 or TR-S 740 is on the rear portion of the frame. The TR 745 has a green frame with model number 26504M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. The TR-S 740 has a white frame and model number 26604M on the bottom of the frame near the pedals. Bicycles that have a green dot on the inside of the quick release lever are not included in this recall. |
| Product | Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes, About 460, Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Sold at | Walmart.com, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for between $250 to $370. |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 460Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name Huffy
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | Huffy Recalls Torex UTV Ride-On Toys Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Huffy Recalls Children's Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 2 Dec 2020 | Huffy Recalls Torex Ride-on Toy UTVs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike |
| 10 Aug 1999 | Verdict Bicycles Recalled by Huffy |
| 31 May 1978 | Bicycle Recall Announced |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15221. https://recallregister.com/product/6494-huffy-recalls-bicycles-with-front-disc-brakes-to-replace-quick-release/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15221 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart.com, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for between $250 to $370.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15221?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15221?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 460