Mirraco Bicycles recall: Wheel Fork Failure Hazard
Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard
Why was Mirraco Bicycles recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Call Mirraco toll-free at (888) 431-7653 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mirrabikeco.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Mirraco Bicycles
- Company
- Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 11,000
- Sold at
- Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550.
- Recall date
- February 27, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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