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Bicycle Recall Announced

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Name of Product:
"Huffy," "J.C. Penney," "Omega" and "Coast King" bicycle pedal cranks
Hazard:

Some of the bicycles may contain a pedal crank which could break and result in serious injury to the rider. 

Remedy:
Inspect
Repair
Recall Date:
May 31, 1978
Units:

About 54,000

Consumer Contact

For information about the location of authorized Huffy service centers, contact Huffy, P.O. Box 1204, Dayton, Ohio 45401, Attn.: Bicycle Customer Service Department. If consumers cannot contact Huffy, they may call CPSC's toll-free hotline at 800-638-2772.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 31) -- Huffy Corp., Dayton, Ohio, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today warned consumers that about 54,000 bicycles manufactured by Huffy may contain pedal cranks that could break without warning. Sudden breakage of the crank will cause one pedal to fall off and may result in the rider falling or otherwise losing control of the bicycle. CPSC believes that serious injury could happen if this occurs.

The bicycles are front-free-wheel-type 24-inch, 26-inch and 27-inch, 10-speed, lightweight bicycles manufactured in 1977 and 1978 and sold under the "Huffy," "J.C. Penney," "Omega" and "Coast King" brand names. Bicycles that may contain pedal cranks subject to breakage can be identified by the following numbers:

C2694 C2695 C927-7096 C238OC1 C2381C1
C2131C2 C2141C2 C927-7070 C927-7088 2141Al
C927-7112 C218OC1 C927-7120 C2131C1 C2141C1
C927-7104 CZHO-80370 P C8798T 2380A1 2381A1
2131A2 2141A2 2180A1 2180A2 2131Al

The numbers are located on the left rear axle plate of the bicycle.

Huffy Corp. reported to CPSC approximately 46 incidents involving crank breakage on front-free-wheel-model bicycles. In one incident, it was reported that laceration injuries on head, arm, and leg were sustained by a bicycle rider who fell when the crank broke.

Huffy emphasizes that two different types of cranks, which they did not make, were used on the bicycles. All reported breakage incidents have involved only one type of crank.

Consumers who have a bicycle purchased before May 22, 1978, that bears one of the affected identification numbers should return it to the store where purchased or an authorized Huffy service center for free inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the crank.

For information about the location of authorized Huffy service centers, contact Huffy, P.O. Box 1204, Dayton, Ohio 45401, Attn.: Bicycle Customer Service Department. If consumers cannot contact Huffy, they may call CPSC's toll-free hotline at 800-638-2772.

Other models of bicycles manufactured by Huffy have different cranks and are not subject to this recall.

Remedy:

Consumers who have a bicycle purchased before May 22, 1978, that bears one of the affected identification numbers should return it to the store where purchased or an authorized Huffy service center for free inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the crank.

Incidents/Injuries:

Huffy Corp. reported to CPSC approximately 46 incidents involving crank breakage on front-free-wheel-model bicycles. In one incident, it was reported that laceration injuries on head, arm, and leg were sustained by a bicycle rider who fell when the crank broke.

Manufacturer(s):
Huffy Corp., of Dayton, Ohio
Recall number:
78-040

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