Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Why was Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part. 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
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
- Amsterdam Bicycles
- Company
- Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 9,500
- Sold at
- Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.
- Recall date
- July 22, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.