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Fall / CollapseOctober 14, 2009CPSC #10011

Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets; Trays and Baskets Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders

Product
Bicycles
Units affected
6,400
Remedy
refund, repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Injuries

Electra Bicycle Co. has received 15 reports of the front tray or the basket coming loose including two reports of minor cuts and bruises.

Made in

Taiwan

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Picture of Recalled Bycicle with TrayPicture of Recalled Bycicle with BasketPicture of Alloy/Wood TraysPicture of Wicker Basket
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