Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16176 · May 26, 2016 · Box Components
4,100
units affected
4,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16176
- Date
- May 26, 2016
- Company
- Box Components
- Units affected
- 4,100
- Product
- Bicycle forks
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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
What can happen
The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Box Components has received 242 reports of loosened tubes. No falls or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent bike shops and online at www.danscomp.com and www.jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle forks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.
What is the hazard?
The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
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.