CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's
CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles
Why was CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's recalled?
The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Huffy for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle. Contact: For more information, call Huffy at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Huffy ALX 1000 bicycles (model no. 26809); ALX 1500 bicycles (model no. 26849), and Aluminum 300 bicycles (model no. K6809)
- Company
- Huffy Bicycle Co., of Miamisburg, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 18,600
- Sold at
- 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
- December 13, 1999
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.