(Update: Aug. 18, 2008 —Recall widened to include another 1,500 Amsterdam bikes.)
The Electra Bicycle Co. is recalling 9,500 Amsterdam bicycles because of a fall hazard.
The interior alignment tabs on the bicycle's distinctive chainguard can push against the chain and drop it. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports four such incidents, one which resulted in minor injuries.
The Amsterdam bicycles, made in Taiwan for Electra Bicycle of Vista, California, were sold through dealers from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.
Not all the Amsterdams are being recalled. Included in the recall are Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8 and Sport 3 bicycle styles. 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.
Electra Bicycle dealers will check the bike for free and replace the faulty parts at no charge. If you're unsure, just take it in.
For additional information, contact Electra Bicycle at (800) 261-1644 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
More information at the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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