The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·00030·Announced 1999-12-13

Huffy Recalls Men's Mountain Bicycles Due to Frame Breakage Risk

Huffy Bicycle Co. is recalling approximately 18,600 men's mountain bicycles because the frames can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (bicycle frame breakage) with reports of significant injury (serious head and back injuries), which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Huffy Bicycle Co. is recalling specific models of men's mountain bicycles, including the ALX 1000, ALX 1500, and Aluminum 300. The recall involves approximately 18,600 units sold nationwide between June 1998 and September 1999. The affected bicycles are silver and blue, silver and green, or silver and black, with "HUFFY" written on the down tube and specific model numbers located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals.

The recall is being issued because the frames of these bicycles can break apart, which can cause falls and serious injuries to riders. Huffy has received two reports of the bicycle frames breaking, resulting in serious head and back injuries, as well as abrasions and contusions to riders.

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles. They should call Huffy at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.

The recalled product

Product
Huffy ALX 1000 bicycles (model no. 26809); ALX 1500 bicycles (model no. 26849), and Aluminum 300 bicycles (model no. K6809)
Manufacturer
Huffy Bicycle Co., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
18,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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