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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

Reported: October 14, 2009 Initiated: October 14, 2009 #10011

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 6,400 (3,000 units were previously recalled in March 2009).
Why was this product recalled?
The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 14, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10011.