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Archived - Amsterdam Model Bicycle by Electra Bicycle Company, LLC.
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001734
Affected products
Amsterdam Model Bicycle by Electra Bicycle Company, LLC.
Product description
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 recall additionally does not include Amsterdam cycles in the Balloon 8 and Sport 9 styles or any other Electra bicycles.
Hazard identified
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.
The U.S. importer, Electra Bicycle Company, has received four reports in North America of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.
Electra and the Canadian distributor, Revolution Sports Supply Inc., are aware of two incidents in Canada involving a dropped chain attributable to the chainguard problem. These incidents did not result in injury to the rider.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these bicycles.
Number sold
969 of the recalled bicycles were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The bicycles were sold from January 2007 through June 2008 by authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Taiwan.
Companies
- Distributor
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Revolution Sports Supply Inc.
Calgary
Alberta
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle.
Consumers may bring the bicycle to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection. A replacement chainguard part will be professionally installed at no charge to the consumer.
For additional information, consumers may contact:
Electra Bicycle at 1-800-261-1644 or 1-760-607-2453 between 9 AM and 5 PM PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.electrabike.com or Electra Recall Notice.
Consumers may also contact Revolution Sports Supply Inc. at 1-877-809-2453.