CPSCGeneral Alert
Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; ...
Published: October 14, 2009Recall ID: 10011Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the 2009 Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i, Holiday 8i and Surf 3i bicycles with front-mounted trays or baskets. The trays have an alloy frame with wooden slats. The baskets are wicker with a removable tote bag. The trays were sold as original equipment on the bicycles and as aftermarket items. The baskets were sold only as aftermarket items.
Affected Products
2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Electra-Bicycle-Company-Expands-Recall-of-Bicycles-with-Front-Trays-or-Baskets-Trays-and-Baskets-Can-Come-Loose-and-Pose-Fall-Hazard-to-Riders |
| Title | Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/12403990fa834719835ada96ee67378f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Bycicle with Tray |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c342318793f94d03afafd4bdde4a971b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Bycicle with Basket |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ff38c0f3e9bd40b89963295a01888461.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Picture of Alloy/Wood Trays |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ba82efc98a1d4ebb8719097b536e3bfd.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Picture of Wicker Basket |
| Hazards › Name | The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Electra Bicycle Co. has received 15 reports of the front tray or the basket coming loose including two reports of minor cuts and bruises. |
| Products › Name | 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,400 (3,000 units were previously recalled in March 2009) |
| Recall I D | 13 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair of the trays that came as original equipment on the bicycles, or a refund for trays and baskets purchased as aftermarket items. |
| Importers › Name | Electra Bicycle Co., of Vista, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2008 through August 2009 for between $600 and $750 for the bicycles and about $100 for after-market trays and baskets. |
| Recall Date | 2009-10-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the 2009 Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i, Holiday 8i and Surf 3i bicycles with front-mounted trays or baskets. The trays have an alloy frame with wooden slats. The baskets are wicker with a removable tote bag. The trays were sold as original equipment on the bicycles and as aftermarket items. The baskets were sold only as aftermarket items. |
| Recall Number | 10011 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Electra Bicycle at (800) 261-1644 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.electrabike.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |