Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard
Released: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 Mirraco Bicycles. The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.
Recall Details
Product
Mirraco Bicycles
Description
The recall involves BMX bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle. Recalled models include the following:
| Mirraco Models |
|---|
| Blend 3 | Black Pearl 3 | Fivestar Park |
| Blend 2 | Black Pearl 2 | Icon Moto |
| Blend 1 | Black Pearl 1 | Icon 20Forty |
| Blend 1s | | |
| Blend 16 | | |
Hazards
The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.
Incidents
The firm has received four reports of steer tube rotation and one report of a fork separation due to failure of the welds. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and have them inspected by a Mirraco dealer. If the inspection shows that the bicycle is part of the recall, the fork will be replaced free of charge.
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