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Amsterdam Bicylce Recall

Minnesota bicycle attorney Fred Pritzker is an avid cyclist and former racer. He has practiced in the area of personal injury for over 30 years.  In recognition of his achievements, he has been named a "Minnesota Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law & Politics and was selected by other lawyers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. To contact Fred Pritzker about the Amsterdam bicycle recall, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. online consultation form for Fred's review.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announcement of the Amsterdam Bicycle recall (July 22, 2008):

Amsterdam Bicycles: Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders

Note: This recall has been expanded. Read about the Electra Bicylce recall.

Name of Product: Amsterdam Bicycles

Units: About 9,500

Importer: Electra Bicycle Company, LLC of Vista, Calif.

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. Read about traumatic brain injury.

Incidents/Injuries: Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.

Description: 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.

Sold by: Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

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