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Electra Bicycle Company Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, Sport 3 Amsterdam Bicycles

Description: Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008 Release #08-337 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 261-1644 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders Note: this recall has been expanded. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Amsterdam Bicycles Units: About 9,500 Importer: Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif. 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. Incidents/Injuries: Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall. 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. Sold by: Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part. 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 [Learn More]

Electra Bicycle Company Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, Sport 3 Amsterdam Bicycles Recall Information

Country of OriginTaiwan
Recall Date07/22/2008
Recall ID4378
Recall Number08337
Product TypeBicycles & Accessories
HazardVehicle Accident
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