Huffy Recalls Mountain Bikes After Injuries

Huffy Corp. said it is recalling about 18,600 men’s mountain bikes because their frames could break apart and cause serious injury to their riders. Huffy said it had received two reports of serious head and back injuries caused by the faulty frames. The recall involves ALX 1000 bicycles with model number 26809, ALX 1500 bicycles with model number 26849 and Aluminum 300 bicycles with model number K6809. The bikes were sold nationwide starting in June 1998 at a retail price of about $160. Consumers are advised to stop riding the bicycles and to call Huffy toll-free at (888) 366-3828 during business hours for information on how to get free replacements.