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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders

U.S. CPSCFallsOct 14, 2009
Picture of Recalled Bycicle with Tray
Picture of Recalled Bycicle with Tray
Picture of Recalled Bycicle with Basket
Picture of Recalled Bycicle with Basket
Picture of Alloy/Wood Trays
Picture of Alloy/Wood Trays
Picture of Wicker Basket
Picture of Wicker Basket

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair of the trays that came as original equipment on the bicycles, or a refund for trays and baskets purchased as aftermarket items.

Incidents & injuries

Electra Bicycle Co. has received 15 reports of the front tray or the basket coming loose including two reports of minor cuts and bruises.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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