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Electra Bicycle Expands Recall of Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets
About 6,400 (3,000 units were previously recalled in March 2009) 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays or Baskets are being recalled by Electra Bicycle Co, of Vista, CA, because the front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
To date, Electra Bicycle Co. has received 15 reports of the front tray or the basket coming loose including 2 reports of minor cuts and bruises.
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.
The bikes were sold at authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2008 through August 2009 for between $600 and $750 for the bicycles and about $100 for after-market trays and baskets.
Published on Oct-15-09
To date, Electra Bicycle Co. has received 15 reports of the front tray or the basket coming loose including 2 reports of minor cuts and bruises.
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.
The bikes were sold at authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2008 through August 2009 for between $600 and $750 for the bicycles and about $100 for after-market trays and baskets.
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