On July 22, 2008 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in association with Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, California initiated a nationwide recall of the Amsterdam model bicycle.
According to the CPSC, “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.”
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of chain derailment and one report of injury linked to the defective chainguard.
Which Amsterdam Bikes Are Included in the Electra Recall?
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.
Do I Have a Lawsuit?
If you or somebody you know has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident while riding an Electra Amsterdam bike / bicycle, you should speak with an Injury Help Network attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your bike accident injuries and a product liability lawyer may be able to help.
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