CPSCAugust 19, 2008consumer
Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles; Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Electra Bicycle to determine if his/her bike is included in this recall. Consumers with a recalled bike can bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.
Brands named
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Recall history
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- CPSCMalker Bicycle Light Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries; Sold on Amazon by MalkerDirect2026-04-30
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- CPSCProRider Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Head Injury; Violates Mandatory Standard for Bicycle Helmets2026-03-12
- CPSCCurrey & Company Recalls Electra Chandeliers Due to Impact Injury Hazard2025-12-18
- CPSCTREK Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fall or Crash Hazard2025-12-11
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