Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard
Recall 07116 · Feb 27, 2007 · Mirraco
11,000
units affected
11,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07116
- Date
- Feb 27, 2007
- Company
- Mirraco
- Units affected
- 11,000
- Product
- Mirraco Bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mirraco bicycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.