Electra Amsterdam Bicycles Recalled Due to Chainguard Chain Derailment Risk
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 9,500 Amsterdam bicycles because the chainguard can push the chain off, posing an injury risk to riders.
What this means for you
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 injury has been reported (minor cuts and abrasion), fitting the High severity criterion for injury risk without severe injury or death.
Plain-English summary
Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif., is recalling about 9,500 Amsterdam model bicycles. The recall includes Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles with 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.
The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain, causing it to derail. This 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.
The recalled bicycles were sold at authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and 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 firm's Web site at www.electrabike.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Amsterdam Bicycles
- Manufacturer
- Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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