CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Co. Announce Recall of Men's Mountain Bicycles
CPSC recall 00030. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing falls and serious injuries to riders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles, and call Huffy for information on receiving a free replacement bicycle.
CPSC recall 00030 has the recall date 13 Dec 1999. The notice names the firm Huffy Bicycle. The recall has about 18,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 1999 has 22,300 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| 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. |
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| Units | 18,600 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Huffy ALX 1000 bicycles (model no. 26809); ALX 1500 bicycles (model no. 26849), and Aluminum 300 bicycles (model no. K6809), About 18,600, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Huffy Bicycle Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 18,600Median of 1999: 22,300
- CPSC recalls of 1999
- 156
- Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
- 12%
- Recalls of 1999 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Huffy Bicycle
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2004 | CPSC, Huffy Bicycle Company Announce Recall of "Cranbrook" Bicycles Sold at Wal-Mart |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00030The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00030. https://recallregister.com/product/2288-cpsc-huffy-bicycle-co-announce-recall-of-men-s-mountain-bicycles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00030 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00030?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 18,600
- How many CPSC recalls name Huffy Bicycle?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Huffy Bicycle. This recall is 1 of them.