Niner Bikes Recalls Bicycle Frame Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 10231 · May 13, 2010 · Niner Bikes
750
units affected
750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10231
- Date
- May 13, 2010
- Company
- Niner Bikes
- Units affected
- 750
- Product
- Bycicle frame
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled bicycle frames include all Jet 9 models ranging sequentially from serial numbers P8001682 to P9400454. The frame is a full suspension model in the colors green, white or black. "Jet 9" and "Niner" are painted on the bicycle frame. The frame was made from 6000 series aluminum.
What can happen
A welding deficiency can cause the bicycle frames to crack along the welds of the front triangle of the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled frames and contact Niner Bikes for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Niner Bikes has not received any reports of injuries. The company has received 53 reports of cracks along the welds while bicycles were in use.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and overseas from March 2008 through September 2009 for $1,750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bycicle frame?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled frames and contact Niner Bikes for a replacement.
What is the hazard?
A welding deficiency can cause the bicycle frames to crack along the welds of the front triangle of the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
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.