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Amsterdam Bicycles

July 22, 2008

Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 9,500 Amsterdam bicycles. The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguardcan be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses arisk of injury to riders.

Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing thechain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.

This recall involves some Amsterdam model bicycles in the Classic3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles. The bicycles have anenclosed chainguard. 'Electra' and 'Amsterdam' are printed on thebicycle's frame and/or chainguard. Bicycles with frame numbersbeginning with 'F06' or 'EL' or bicycles with chainguards marked'06/08' are not included in this recall. The frame number islocated on the underside of the bottom bracket.

The bicycles, made in Taiwan, were sold by authorized ElectraBicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 forbetween $400 and $850.

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle andbring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection andreplacement chainguard part.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact ElectraBicycle at (800) 261-1644 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Mondaythrough Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.electrabike.com (pdf).

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission ( CPSC ).