Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike
USHuffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2007 Huffy "Howler" and "Highland" Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Huffy-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-To-Cranks-Falling-Off-Riders-Can-Lose-Control-of-Bike |
| Title | Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e87e59eea9634cbfba478d7dbb34fce6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled K3587 Howler Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1ecf1c1bdaa1425fb5a134ea3030cf75.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled K4587 Howler Bicycle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0065847cd3504e18bc540e2329eb087e.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled K6587 Howler Bicycle |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/345bf1f4c0cb47ff80aa190bbea880bc.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled K4597 Highland Bicycle |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bac2ca06a1c047ddbe7196366b915c5b.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled K6597 Highland Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming off, resulting in one injury. |
| Products › Name | 2007 Huffy "Howler" and "Highland" Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,000 |
| Recall I D | 4045 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank. |
| Retailers › Name | Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for between $80 and $100. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Huffy Corp., of Miamisburg, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 08028 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Huffy Corp. toll-free at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.huffybikes.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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