Huffy Recalls Cranbrook Bicycles Due to Handlebar Loosening Hazard
Huffy Bicycle Company is recalling 12,000 Cranbrook bicycles sold at Wal-Mart because the handlebars could loosen, causing loss of control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the handlebar could loosen causing loss of control, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Huffy Bicycle Company, of Springboro, Ohio, is recalling approximately 12,000 single-speed "Cranbrook" bicycles with 26-inch wheels. The recall involves men's (model 56462) and ladies' (model 56472) style frames. The name "Cranbrook" is printed on the frame, and serial numbers included in the recall range from SNHHE04C52556 to SNHHE04C64557. These serial and model numbers are located on the bottom bracket of the frame, where the crank is attached.
The bicycles were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2004 through May 2004 for about $80. The hazard is that the handlebar could unexpectedly loosen, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact Huffy Bicycle to determine if their product is part of the recall. Consumers can call Huffy Bicycle toll-free at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.huffybikes.com. Consumers will receive a free replacement handlebar and stem.
The recalled product
- Product
- Huffy "Cranbrook" Bicycles
- Manufacturer
- Huffy Bicycle Company, of Springboro, Ohio
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 12,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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