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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-07-22

Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders

Is my product affected?

Amsterdam Bicycles

  • Brand Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Electra Bicycle Company is recalling certain Amsterdam model bicycles in Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles. The bicycles have an enclosed chainguard with interior alignment tabs that can be pushed against the chain, causing the chain to derail and potentially injure riders. Bicycles with frame numbers beginning with "F06" or "EL," or chainguards marked "06/08," are not affected by this recall. The frame number can be found on the underside of the bottom bracket.

Consumers who own a recalled bicycle should immediately stop riding it and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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 should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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