Bicycle Recall

Electra “Amsterdam Bicycle” Recall - Chainguard Defective

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.

SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Device Recall

On July 2, 2008 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wisconsin issued an urgent, nationwide recall of the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Device for Bicycles product.  The SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Device was sold at Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17.

The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.  Fall hazards can lead to serious, life-threatening head injuries and/or broken bones, etc.  Additionally, if a rider looses control when riding his/her bike, they could inadvertently ride into traffic and be hit by a car, truck, bus or motorcycle.

Product Recall List

This recall involves the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles and includes models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm, and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm. These devices have hollow skewers. They were sold individually or with SunRinglé front and rear wheels with model names Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C and Accelerator T3.0C. “Ringlé” is stamped on the lever. Quick release devices with a solid skewer are not included in this recall.

Do I Have a Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one have been injured or involved in an accident involving the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Device recall, you should contact an attorney immediately.  You may be entitled to compensation.

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