Huffy · Recalled
Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike
The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
- Units
- About 22,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $80–$100
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The "Howler" was sold in black (model K3587, boy's model), blue (model K4587, men's model), and red (model K6587, men's model). The "Highland" was sold in white (model K4597, women's model) and blue (model K6597, women's model). The name "Howler" or "Highland" is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name "Huffy" is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the bicycle.
The file
- Sold at
- Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for between $80 and $100.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Huffy Corp., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Incident log
Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming off, resulting in one injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.
For more information, contact Huffy Corp. toll-free at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.huffybikes.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 16 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
