CPSC recall 00-030, announced December 13, 1999, covers Huffy ALX 1000 bicycles (model no. 26809); ALX 1500 bicycles (model no. 26849), and Aluminum 300 bicycles (model no. K6809) (about 18,600 units). The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Huffy for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle. Recall contact: call (888) 366-3828.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The recall involves ALX 1000 bicycles with model number 26809, which are silver and blue; ALX 1500 bicycles with model number 26849, which are silver and green; and Aluminum 300 bicycles with model number K6809, which are silver and black.
Which products are included?
The recall involves ALX 1000 bicycles with model number 26809, which are silver and blue; ALX 1500 bicycles with model number 26849, which are silver and green; and Aluminum 300 bicycles with model number K6809, which are silver and black. The model number is located on the bottom of the frame near the crank and pedals. The bicycles have "HUFFY" written on the down tube.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.
Incidents and injuries
Huffy has received two reports of the bicycle frames breaking, resulting in serious head and back injuries, as well as abrasions and contusions to riders.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Huffy for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Huffy Bicycle
- Manufacturer
- Huffy Bicycle Co., of Miamisburg, Ohio
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 00-030
- Units
- About 18,600
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department stores and sporting good stores, including Kmart, Ames, The Sports Authority, Service Merchandise and TRU*SERV, sold these bicycles nationwide, from June 1998 through September 1999, for about $160.
Huffy ALX 1000 bicycles (model no. 26809); ALX 1500 bicycles (model no. 26849), and Aluminum 300 bicycles (model no. K6809)
CPSC product type: Bicycles & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call Huffy at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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