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Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derailand Pose Injury Risk to Riders
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08337.html
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Amsterdam Bicycles Units: About 9,500 Importer: Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif. Hazard: 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. Incidents/Injuries: Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall. 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 “F06” or “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. Sold by: Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part. 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 (pdf) |
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Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:34:54 -0400, Eric Vey
wrote: [---] Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle Hmm... I think there are (or were, I am not sure, as they are both in my kill-file) at least two posters to rbt who bought these things. |
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Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain CanDerail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Andrew Price wrote:
On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:34:54 -0400, Eric Vey wrote: [---] Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle Hmm... I think there are (or were, I am not sure, as they are both in my kill-file) at least two posters to rbt who bought these things. It has been a while since Jay Bollyn posted to the group. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia "People who had no mercy will find none." - Anon. |
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Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
"Eric Vey" wrote in message ... http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08337.html WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Amsterdam Bicycles Units: About 9,500 Importer: Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif. Hazard: 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. Incidents/Injuries: Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall. 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 “F06” or “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. Sold by: Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part. 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 (pdf) 'minor cuts and abrasions'? My chainguard does not have it in for me. I take full responsibility for my own wreckless bike riding. Electra makes good bikes, for the price. J. |
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