Electra Bicycle Company · Recalled
Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
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.
- Units
- About 9,500
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $400–$850
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif.
Incident log
Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.
What the notice says to 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.
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
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 JUL 22 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.