Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-03-09). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: DR50, DR70. About 4,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11159 |
| Published | 2011-03-09 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-25 |
| Product category | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products | Dirt Bikes |
| Firm named in the title | Baja Motorsports |
| Firms | Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,300 |
| Model numbers | DR50, DR70 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650. |
Description
This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with VIN numbers beginning with "L98." The model number and VIN are located on the product data plate, which is located on the side of the "goose neck" (where the handle bars meet the body of the bike).
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs.
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