CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles
USCPSC, Huffy Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles
Recalling Firm: Huffy Bicycle Co., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves ALX 1000 bicycles with model number 26809, which are silver and blue; ALX 1500 bicycles with model number 26849, which are silver and green; and Aluminum 300 bicycles with model number K6809, which are silver and black. The model number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals. The bicycles have "HUFFY" written on the down tube.
Affected Products
Huffy ALX 1000 bicycles (model no. 26809); ALX 1500 bicycles (model no. 26849), and Aluminum 300 bicycles (model no. K6809)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-Huffy-Bicycle-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Mens-Mountain-Bicycles |
| Title | CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/huffy-ALX-1000.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Huffy ALX 1000 Mountain Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Huffy has received two reports of the bicycle frames breaking, resulting in serious head and back injuries, as well as abrasions and contusions to riders. |
| Products › Name | Huffy ALX 1000 bicycles (model no. 26809); ALX 1500 bicycles (model no. 26849), and Aluminum 300 bicycles (model no. K6809) |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,600 |
| Recall I D | 2288 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Huffy for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department stores and sporting good stores, including Kmart, Ames, The Sports Authority, Service Merchandise and TRU*SERV, sold these bicycles nationwide, from June 1998 through September 1999, for about $160. |
| Recall Date | 1999-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves ALX 1000 bicycles with model number 26809, which are silver and blue; ALX 1500 bicycles with model number 26849, which are silver and green; and Aluminum 300 bicycles with model number K6809, which are silver and black. The model number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals. The bicycles have "HUFFY" written on the down tube. |
| Recall Number | 00030 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Huffy Bicycle Co., of Miamisburg, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Huffy at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-14T00:00:00 |
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