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CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles

Recalled December 13, 1999 · CPSC recall 00030 · Huffy Bicycle

Recalled Huffy ALX 1000 Mountain Bicycle

Hazard

The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Huffy for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.

Units

About 18,600

Incidents / injuries

Huffy has received two reports of the bicycle frames breaking, resulting in serious head and back injuries, as well as abrasions and contusions to riders.

Description

The recall involves ALX 1000 bicycles with model number 26809, which are silver and blue; ALX 1500 bicycles with model number 26849, which are silver and green; and Aluminum 300 bicycles with model number K6809, which are silver and black. The model number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals. The bicycles have "HUFFY" written on the down tube.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Huffy for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.

Contact

For more information, call Huffy at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Huffy ALX 1000 bicycles (model no. 26809); ALX 1500 bicycles (model no. 26849), and Aluminum 300 bicycles (model no. K6809)

Manufacturer(s)

Huffy Bicycle Co., of Miamisburg, Ohio

Retailers

Discount department stores and sporting good stores, including Kmart, Ames, The Sports Authority, Service Merchandise and TRU*SERV, sold these bicycles nationwide, from June 1998 through September 1999, for about $160.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →