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Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike is CPSC recall #08028, announced on October 16, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The "Howler" was sold in black (model K3587, boy's model), blue (model K4587, men's model), and red (model K6587, men's model). The "Highland" was sold in white (model K4597, women's model) and blue (model K6597, women's model). The name "Howler" or "Highland" is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name "Huffy" is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the bicycle. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact huffy corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.. Affected brand: Huffy Corp..
The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The "Howler" was sold in black (model K3587, boy's model), blue (model K4587, men's model), and red (model K6587, men's model). The "Highland" was sold in white (model K4597, women's model) and blue (model K6597, women's model). The name "Howler" or "Highland" is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name "Huffy" is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the bicycle.
Affected products
2007 Huffy "Howler" and "Highland" Bicycles
Recalled brands
Huffy Corp.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.
Recall date
October 16, 2007
CPSC recall #08028 covers Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 16, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The "Howler" was sold in black (model K3587, boy's model), blue (model K4587, men's model), and red (model K6587, men's model). The "Highland" was sold in white (model K4597, women's model) and blue (model K6597, women's model). The name "Howler" or "Highland" is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name "Huffy" is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the bicycle.
The CPSC remedy for recall #08028 is consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact huffy corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Huffy-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-To-Cranks-Falling-Off-Riders-Can-Lose-Control-of-Bike. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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