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Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJul 22, 2008
Recalled Amsterdam Bicycle, showing chainguard and location of frame number
Recalled Amsterdam Bicycle, showing chainguard and location of frame number

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

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.

Incidents & injuries

Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.

Product 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.

Sold on

Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.

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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