Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders
2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets |
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Date of Recall:
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
CPSC Release Number:
10-011
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Company Phone Number:
(800) 261-1644
Units:
About 6,400 (3,000 units were previously recalled in March 2009)
Importer:
Electra Bicycle Co., of Vista, Calif.
Sold By:
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.
Problem/Hazard:
The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Injuries/Incidents:
Electra Bicycle Co. has received 15 reports of the front tray or the basket coming loose including two reports of minor cuts and bruises.
Description:
This recall involves the 2009 Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i, Holiday 8i and Surf 3i bicycles with front-mounted trays or baskets. The trays have an alloy frame with wooden slats. The baskets are wicker with a removable tote bag. The trays were sold as original equipment on the bicycles and as aftermarket items. The baskets were sold only as aftermarket items.
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.
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
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