Safety regulator, Haro Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Recall 02240 · Aug 29, 2002 · Haro Bicycle Corp.
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02240
- Date
- Aug 29, 2002
- Company
- Haro Bicycle Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- BMX freestyle bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall includes the 2003 Haro BMX freestyle bicycles. The models involved are the F2 and the Backtrail XO. The model names are printed on the top and down tube of the F2, and on the top tube of the Backtrail XO.
What can happen
The length of the crank arm in the 2003 model fails to allow sufficient space between the rider's foot and the front wheel, when the front wheel is turned backwards. The rider's foot could come in contact with the front wheel, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Haro to learn where to take their bicycles to have the crankset replaced free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Haro has not received any reports of incidents or injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Independent bicycle shops nationwide sold these bicycles, from May 2002 through August 2002, for between $190 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bmx freestyle bicycles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Haro to learn where to take their bicycles to have the crankset replaced free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The length of the crank arm in the 2003 model fails to allow sufficient space between the rider's foot and the front wheel, when the front wheel is turned backwards. The rider's foot could come in contact with the front wheel, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious 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.