Niner Bikes Bicycle Frame recall: Crash Hazard
Niner Bikes Recalls Bicycle Frame Due to Crash Hazard
Why was Niner Bikes Bicycle Frame recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled frames and contact Niner Bikes for a replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Niner Bikes toll-free at (877) 646-3792 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or at the firm's Web site at www.ninerbikes.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
- Bycicle frame
- Company
- Niner Bikes of North Hollywood, California
- Quantity
- About 750
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide and overseas from March 2008 through September 2009 for $1,750.
- Recall date
- May 13, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.