Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Recall 08365 · Aug 19, 2008 · Electra Bicycle Company
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08365
- Date
- Aug 19, 2008
- Company
- Electra Bicycle Company
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Amsterdam Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves some Amsterdam model bicycles in the Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles. The bicycles have an enclosed chainguard. "Electra" and "Amsterdam" are printed on the bicycle's frame and/or chainguard. Bicycles with frame numbers beginning with "EL" or bicycles with chainguards marked "06/08" are not included in this recall. The frame number is located on the underside of the bottom bracket.
What can happen
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Electra Bicycle to determine if his/her bike is included in this recall. Consumers with a recalled bike can bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.
- Sold at
- Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled amsterdam bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Electra Bicycle to determine if his/her bike is included in this recall. Consumers with a recalled bike can bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.
What is the hazard?
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
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.