Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-10-14 · 10011
Hazards
The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Recall
Number
10011
Date
2009-10-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2008 through August 2009 for between $600 and $750 for the bicycles and about $100 for after-market trays and baskets.
Importer(s)
Electra Bicycle Co., of Vista, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves the 2009 Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i, Holiday 8i and Surf 3i bicycles with front-mounted trays or baskets. The trays have an alloy frame with wooden slats. The baskets are wicker with a removable tote bag. The trays were sold as original equipment on the bicycles and as aftermarket items. The baskets were sold only as aftermarket items.