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

Recalled October 14, 2009 · CPSC recall 10011 · Electra Bicycle

Picture of Recalled Bycicle with TrayPicture of Recalled Bycicle with BasketPicture of Alloy/Wood TraysPicture of Wicker Basket
Hazard
The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
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.
Units
About 6,400 (3,000 units were previously recalled in March 2009)
Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets
Imported by
Electra Bicycle Co., of Vista, Calif.
Retailers
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.
Made in
Taiwan

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