August 19, 2008
Electra Bicycle Company is expanding its recall of Amsterdam bicycles. The chain can derail, possibly injuring the rider.
About 1,500 bicycles are included in this recall. Another 9,500 bicycles were recalled on July 22, 2008.
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycles chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.
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 bicycles frame and/or chainguard. Bicycles with frame numbers beginning with 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 bikes were sold by Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850. They were made in Taiwan.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Electra Bicycle to determine if his/her bike is included in this recall. Consumers with a recalled bike can 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 firms Web site at (pdf).
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
