Coast King Bicycles Recalled for Pedal Crank Breakage Risk
CPSC warns that specific Coast King bicycles sold in 26 states may have pedal cranks that could break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
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 source text explicitly states the defect could result in 'serious injury' but lists no reported injuries or deaths, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Coast to Coast Stores, Inc. have issued a recall for specific "Coast King" bicycles sold in Coast to Coast Stores after January 1, 1978. The recall targets the Coast to Coast model C8798T, a men's, 27-inch, 10-speed, derailleur-type bicycle. This specific model is the only 1978 "Coast King" bicycle that is royal blue. The model number is located on the bicycle's left rear axle plate.
The recall is due to a defect in the pedal crank, which could break and result in serious injury to the rider. This issue affects bicycles sold in 26 states. Other "Coast King" bicycles sold by Coast to Coast Stores use different cranks and are not subject to this recall. A related recall for the "Coast King" model was originally announced by the manufacturer, Huffy Corp., and the CPSC on May 31, 1978.
Consumers who purchased this specific model should return the bicycle to the Coast to Coast store where it was bought. The store will provide a free inspection and, if necessary, replace the defective crank.
The recalled product
- Product
- Coast King bicycles
- Manufacturer
- Coast King
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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