Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-07-22 · 08337
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
08337
Date
2008-07-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Amsterdam Bicycles
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.
Importer(s)
Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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.