The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·93097·Announced 1993-07-27

Huffy Recalls 14,000 Bicycles Due to Vehicle Accident Hazard

Huffy is recalling nearly 14,000 bicycles sold nationwide in early 1993 because they pose a vehicle accident hazard.

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 (bicycles) with a vehicle accident hazard, but the source text does not report any injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm.

Plain-English summary

Huffy Bicycle Company is recalling approximately 14,000 men's and women's 20-inch, 24-inch, and 26-inch bicycles. These bicycles were distributed under the "Huffy" or "Sears Free Spirit" trademarks and were manufactured and sold nationwide between February 1993 and March 1993.

The recall was issued because the affected bicycles present a hazard for vehicle accidents. The source text does not specify the exact mechanical defect causing this hazard, nor does it report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with the recall.

Consumers should stop using the affected bicycles immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for obtaining a remedy or repair, but consumers should contact the manufacturer or retailer for further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Huffy America bicycles
Manufacturer
Sears
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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