SNAPSHOT OF RECALL
A product recall was issued on August 27, 2015, by iconic Huffy and major manufacturer of bicycles. The alert stated about 460 bikes were on the recall list.
THE PROBLEM
The recall states the problem is “An open quick release lever on the bicycle’s front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.”
PRODUCT TYPE INVOLVED
- 2014 Huffy TR 745 [green frame], Model #26504M
- 2014 TR-S 740 bicycles with 27.5-inch wheels [white frame], Model #26504M
INJURIES
None reported.
SOLD AT
Walmart.com, Sears Puerto Rico and The Northwest Company (Cost U Less) from September 2014 through May 2015 for between $250 to $370
PRODUCED IN
China
CONSUMER REMEDY
Huffy can be reached at toll-free phone number #888-366-3828 from 0800 – 2000 ET Monday through Friday. They can also be reached by email at Service@Huffy.com or on their website at http://www.huffybikes.com and click on “Recall” at the bottom of the site.
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