Electra Amsterdam Bicycles Recalled for Chainguard Chain Derailment Risk
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 1,500 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), but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Electra Bicycle Company, LLC, of Vista, Calif., is expanding its recall of about 1,500 Amsterdam model bicycles. The recall involves Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles sold at authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850. The bicycles have an enclosed chainguard, and "Electra" and "Amsterdam" are printed on the frame and/or chainguard. Bicycles with frame numbers beginning with "EL" or chainguards marked "06/08" are not included in this recall.
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.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Electra Bicycle to determine if their bike is included in this recall. Consumers with a recalled bike can 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 www.electrabike.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Amsterdam Bicycles
- Manufacturer
- Electra Bicycle Company, LLC, of Vista, Calif.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Affected units
- 1,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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