Mini Bikes Recalled by Baja Motorsports Due to Fall and Crash Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Tractor Supply Company
Recall 15238 · Sep 9, 2015 · Baja Inc. d/b/a Baja Motorsports
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15238
- Date
- Sep 9, 2015
- Company
- Baja Inc. d/b/a Baja Motorsports
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- Mini bikes
- Product type
- Minibikes
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves Baja Motorsports gas-powered mini bikes manufactured during November 2014 and December 2014. The recalled mini bikes have a black frame with a black padded seat, a storage tank and fenders that are camouflage, side reflectors, a headlight and a tail light. A decal with model number "Baja Warrior 200" inside a circle with wings attached is on both sides of the storage tank. The date of manufacture is printed on the bottom right of the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label in the MM/YY format. The label is attached to the front side of the engine.
What can happen
The front fork can separate from the wheel, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 22 reports of the front forks separating from the wheel, including 11 reports of minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Tractor Supply Company stores from February 2015 through August 2015 for about $650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mini bikes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The front fork can separate from the wheel, posing fall and crash hazards to riders.
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.