Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
CPSC recall 08337 · announced July 22, 2008 · Electra Bicycle Company, Llc Of Vista, Calif · 9,500 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.
Sold at: Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.