The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, California, has announced a voluntary recall of Amsterdam model bicycles. Consumers should stop using the bikes immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall. It has been found that the interior alignment tabs of the bicycle’s chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.
This recall involves some Amsterdam model bicycles in the Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles. The bicycles have an enclosed chainguard. “Electra” and “Amsterdam” are printed on the bicycle’s frame and/or chainguard. Bicycles with frame numbers beginning with “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 bikes were sold by authorized Electra Bicyle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact Electra Bicycle to determine if his/her 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.
