Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike
Recall 08028 · Oct 16, 2007 · Huffy
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08028
- Date
- Oct 16, 2007
- Company
- Huffy
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- 2007 Huffy "Howler" and "Highland" Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The "Howler" was sold in black (model K3587, boy's model), blue (model K4587, men's model), and red (model K6587, men's model). The "Highland" was sold in white (model K4597, women's model) and blue (model K6597, women's model). The name "Howler" or "Highland" is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name "Huffy" is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the bicycle.
What can happen
The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming off, resulting in one injury.
- Sold at
- Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for between $80 and $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2007 huffy "howler" and "highland" bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
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.