Columbia Gold Crest, Miami bycicles
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Columbia Manufacturing Company is offering a free chain guard kit to consumers who purchased certain Columbia bicycle models manufactured between November 1976 and August 1978. The affected models are the 3-speed, 24-inch "Miami" racers (girls' Models 1433 and 1439, and boys' Model 1434) and the "Gold Crest" 3-speed, 26-inch racers (men's Model 3648). These bicycles have a round disc-type chain guard that does not fully cover the chain as required by federal bicycle safety regulations effective November 1976. While no consumer complaints or injuries have been reported to date, the incomplete chain guard coverage does not meet federal requirements designed to prevent clothing or body parts from becoming caught in the chain.
Consumers who own one of these affected bicycles should contact the place of purchase to receive the free chain guard kit. The kit includes a new chain guard designed to fit over the existing guard and complete installation instructions. According to the manufacturer, consumers can easily install the new chain guard themselves using only a screwdriver. Consumers may also contact Columbia Manufacturing Company's Customer Service Department at their Westfield, Massachusetts address for more information.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Vehicle Accident
Chain Guard Kit for Bicycle Offerred by Columbia NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 1978 Release # 78-091 Columbia Bicycle Offers Chain Guard Kit WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 15) -- The Columbia Manufacturing Company, Westfield, Mass., in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is providing consumers with a chain guard kit. This kit will be furnished free to consumers who have purchased Columbia bicycles which do not meet Federal bicycle requirements. The bicycles in question, which were manufactured between November 13,1976 and August 13,1978 and distributed nationwide, consist of the following: 3-speed, 24-inch racers called "Miami," girls' Models Nos. 1433 and 1439, and boys' Model No. 1434; and "Gold Crest" 3-speed 26-inch racers, men's Model No. 3648. The round disc-type guard affixed to the front sprocket on these Columbia models, while acceptable on derailleur-type bicycles, does not provide coverage of the top of the chain or of any part of the chain to the rear of the front sprocket. To date, no consumer complaints or injuries have been reported. Federal bicycle regulations, effective 11/13/76, require a full coverage chain guard on all bikes having a single front and single rear sprocket, and set specifications for the extent of chain coverage for such bicycles which are intended to prevent entrapment of clothing or body parts. Consumers are advised to contact the place of purchase of their bikes to receive the chain guard kit. The kit consists of a new chain guard which is to be fitted over the existing disc-type guard and a complete set of instructions. According to Columbia, installation of the new chain guard can be easily accomplished by the owner using a screwdriver. Inquiries should be addressed to Customer Service Department, Columbia Manufacturing Company, Westfield, Mass. 01083.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.