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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles; ChainCan Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08365.html
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Amsterdam Bicycles Units: About 1,500 (about 9,500 bicycles were recalled on July 22, 2008) 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. 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 “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 Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electra Bicycle at (800) 261-1644 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.electrabike.com (pdf) |
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall...
Eric Vey wrote:
snip usual crap eric, have you ever posted anything that is /not/ a warning of imminent doom, death or injury? what makes you think that citizens can't take care of their own thefts, car accidents, provincial shop fires or [multiple] product recalls? |
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall...
Eric Vey wrote:
jim beam wrote: Eric Vey wrote: snip usual crap eric, have you ever posted anything that is /not/ a warning of imminent doom, death or injury? what makes you think that citizens can't take care of their own thefts, car accidents, provincial shop fires or [multiple] product recalls? I have the honor of being criticized by the Great Posting Critic Himself. Guess I've made the big time, now. he said, avoiding the questions... |
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall...
jim beam wrote:
Eric Vey wrote: snip usual crap eric, have you ever posted anything that is /not/ a warning of imminent doom, death or injury? what makes you think that citizens can't take care of their own thefts, car accidents, provincial shop fires or [multiple] product recalls? I have the honor of being criticized by the Great Posting Critic Himself. Guess I've made the big time, now. |
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall...
Eric Vey wrote:
jim beam wrote: Eric Vey wrote: snip usual crap eric, have you ever posted anything that is /not/ a warning of imminent doom, death or injury? what makes you think that citizens can't take care of their own thefts, car accidents, provincial shop fires or [multiple] product recalls? I have the honor of being criticized by the Great Posting Critic Himself. Guess I've made the big time, now. butbutbut, have you earned a title like "Timmy the Retard", "Frank the Idiot" and "Tom the Goddamed Lightweight"? -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia “Mary had a little lamb / And when she saw it sicken / She shipped it off to Packingtown / And now it’s labeled chicken.” |
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall of Amsterdam Bicycles;Chain Can Derail and Pose Injury Risk to Riders
An RBT poster Jay Bollyn owns an Electra Royal 8. He might be grateful
if you were to forward your post to him, Eric. Andre Jute http://members.lycos.co.uk/fiultra/B...20CYCLING.html On Aug 23, 4:02*am, Eric Vey wrote: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08365.html WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Amsterdam Bicycles Units: About 1,500 (about 9,500 bicycles were recalled on July 22, 2008) 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. 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 “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 Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electra Bicycle at (800) 261-1644 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site atwww.electrabike.com(pdf) |
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall...
Tom Sherman wrote:
Eric Vey wrote: jim beam wrote: Eric Vey wrote: snip usual crap eric, have you ever posted anything that is /not/ a warning of imminent doom, death or injury? what makes you think that citizens can't take care of their own thefts, car accidents, provincial shop fires or [multiple] product recalls? I have the honor of being criticized by the Great Posting Critic Himself. Guess I've made the big time, now. butbutbut, have you earned a title like "Timmy the Retard", "Frank the Idiot" and "Tom the Goddamed Lightweight"? Not yet, but I figure if I hang around long enough, I'll earn a title. |
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall...
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Eric Vey wrote: jim beam wrote: Eric Vey wrote: snip usual crap eric, have you ever posted anything that is /not/ a warning of imminent doom, death or injury? what makes you think that citizens can't take care of their own thefts, car accidents, provincial shop fires or [multiple] product recalls? I have the honor of being criticized by the Great Posting Critic Himself. Guess I've made the big time, now. From he who delightedly prophecies great harm to those who ignore his advice to buy the latest gear. -- Michael Press |
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall...
Eric Vey wrote:
Tom Sherman wrote: Eric Vey wrote: jim beam wrote: Eric Vey wrote: snip usual crap eric, have you ever posted anything that is /not/ a warning of imminent doom, death or injury? what makes you think that citizens can't take care of their own thefts, car accidents, provincial shop fires or [multiple] product recalls? I have the honor of being criticized by the Great Posting Critic Himself. Guess I've made the big time, now. butbutbut, have you earned a title like "Timmy the Retard", "Frank the Idiot" and "Tom the Goddamed Lightweight"? Not yet, but I figure if I hang around long enough, I'll earn a title. what are you going to do to earn one? it's a small but elite club of only the most resolutely determined that get that far. |
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Electra Bicycle Company Expands Recall...
Michael Press wrote:
In article , Eric Vey wrote: jim beam wrote: Eric Vey wrote: snip usual crap eric, have you ever posted anything that is /not/ a warning of imminent doom, death or injury? what makes you think that citizens can't take care of their own thefts, car accidents, provincial shop fires or [multiple] product recalls? I have the honor of being criticized by the Great Posting Critic Himself. Guess I've made the big time, now. From he who delightedly prophecies great harm to those who ignore his advice to buy the latest gear. But is that not the way of the salesman? -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia “Mary had a little lamb / And when she saw it sicken / She shipped it off to Packingtown / And now it’s labeled chicken.” |
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