Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-05-26). Hazards: fall. About 4,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16176 |
| Published | 2016-05-26 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-26 |
| Product category | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Products | Bicycle forks |
| Firm named in the title | Box Components |
| Firms | Box Components Inc., of Anaheim, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,100 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Independent bike shops and online at www.danscomp.com and www.jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015 for about $300. |
Description
This recall involves Box Components' carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks. The forks are black with "BOX" printed in white on the side. The model numbers are printed in white letters on the front face of fork crown. The affected models have one of the following three serial numbers printed above the crown: 140508, 140606 or 140702. The affected models include: Model Numbers Specification XE 20-inch, 10 mm XE 24-inch, 10 mm XL 20-inch, 10 mm XL 24-inch, 10 mm XS 20-inch, 10 mm
Hazard
The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.
Incidents and injuries
Box Components has received 242 reports of loosened tubes. No falls or injuries have been reported.
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