QBP Recalls Stolen Series BMX Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-01-13). Hazards: fall, non compliance. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16072 |
| Published | 2016-01-13 |
| Last updated | 2016-01-13 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Stolen series BMX bicycles |
| Firm named in the title | QBP |
| Firms | Quality Bicycle Products Inc. (QBP), of Bloomington, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | BMX bicycle/product dealers, Stolen series BMX distributors and specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and online at www.QBP.com and other BMX bicycle/product websites from September 2015 through October 2015 for between $230 and $350. |
Description
This recall involves Stolen series BMX bicycles, including Stolen Agent 16CB and 16FW, Stolen Compact, Stolen Casino and Stolen Stereo models. "Stolen" and the model name are printed on the frame of the bicycles. The Agent 16-inch bikes were sold in dark blue, the Compact 20-inch bikes were sold in neon orange and satin white, the Casino 20-inch bikes were sold in phosphate raw (gray), highlight yellow and electric red, and the Stereo 20-inch bikes were sold in satin black and electric green.
Hazard
The bicycles fail to meet the federal bicycle standard. The bicycle's front wheel can detach due to improperly fitting retention washers, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BMX bicycles and return them to the store where purchased for a free inspection and free replacement wheel retention washers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of an incident. No injuries have been reported.
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