Huffy Recalls Bicycles Due To Cranks Falling Off; Riders Can Lose Control of Bike
CPSC recall 08028. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.
CPSC recall 08028 has the recall date 16 Oct 2007. The notice names the firm Huffy. The recall has about 22,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Bicycles & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming off, resulting in one injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 22,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | 2007 Huffy "Howler" and "Highland" Bicycles, About 22,000, Bicycles & Accessories |
| Sold at | Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for between $80 and $100. |
| Distributor | Huffy Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 22,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Bicycles & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Huffy
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08028. https://recallregister.com/product/4045-huffy-recalls-bicycles-due-to-cranks-falling-off-riders-can-lose-contr/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08028 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming off, resulting in one injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for between $80 and $100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08028?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 22,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China