Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
USElectra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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 "F06" or "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.
Affected Products
Amsterdam Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Electra-Bicycle-Company-Recalls-Amsterdam-Bicycles-Chain-Can-Derail-and-Pose-Injury-Risk-to-Riders |
| Title | Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5207076330bf4bdf97f53514ff007049.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Amsterdam Bicycle, showing chainguard and location of frame number |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall. |
| Products › Name | Amsterdam Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,500 |
| Recall I D | 4378 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part. |
| Importers › Name | Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850. |
| Recall Date | 2008-07-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 "F06" or "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. |
| Recall Number | 08337 |
| 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 |
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