Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10221 · May 5, 2010 · Nirve Sports Ltd.
725
units affected
725
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10221
- Date
- May 5, 2010
- Company
- Nirve Sports Ltd.
- Units affected
- 725
- Product
- Chopper-style bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves three models: Red Star, Skulls and Cannibal chopper-style bicycles with the model names printed on the chain guard. Red Star has a black finish; Skulls bear a skull graphic and come in grey and black; and Cannibal bears a dragon graphic and comes in a black finish. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals. The recall involves the following models, SKUs and Serial Numbers: Name of Model SKU# Serial Number Ranges Red Star 3421 L8E0600576-L8E0600675 Skulls 3433 L9E0200751-L9E0200810 L9E0201891-L9E0201900 L9E0201966-L9E0201972 L9E0400061-L9E0400120 L9E0500226-L9E0500285 L9E0700641-L9E0700700 L9E0701241-L9E0701255 L9E0701301-L9E0701315 Cannibal 3434 L080405181-L080405240 L8E0901311-L8E0901370 L9E0300491-L9E0300560 L9E0202337-L9E0202344 L9E0400196-L9E0400255 L9E0601206-L9E0601265 L9E0602346-L9E0602365
What can happen
The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Nirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chopper-style bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.