CPSC2009-10-14
Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders
Electra Bicycle Co., of Vista, Calif.
Hazard
The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair of the trays that came as original equipment on the bicycles, or a refund for trays and baskets purchased as aftermarket items.
Sold at
Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2008 through August 2009 for between $600 and $750 for the bicycles and about $100 for after-market trays and baskets.
Affected count
About 6,400 (3,000 units were previously recalled in March 2009)
Injuries reported
Electra Bicycle Co. has received 15 reports of the front tray or the basket coming loose including two reports of minor cuts and bruises.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Electra-Bicycle-Company-Expands-Recall-of-Bicycles-with-Front-Trays-or-Baskets-Trays-and-Baskets-Can-Come-Loose-and-Pose-Fall-Hazard-to-RidersDon't want to check this manually?
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