Haro Recalls 2003 BMX Bicycles Due to Crank Arm Design Defect
Haro Bicycle Corp. is recalling 2003 BMX freestyle bicycles because the crank arm design may allow the rider's foot to contact the front wheel, posing a risk of loss of control and injury.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the hazard could cause serious injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or incidents have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Haro Bicycle Corp. is recalling approximately 1,100 2003 BMX freestyle bicycles, specifically the F2 and Backtrail XO models. The recall addresses a design defect in the crank arm length, which fails to provide sufficient space between the rider's foot and the front wheel when the wheel is turned backwards. This condition could cause the rider's foot to strike the front wheel, potentially leading to a loss of control, a fall, and serious injury.
The affected bicycles were sold at independent bicycle shops nationwide from May 2002 through August 2002 for between $190 and $200. Haro has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to this defect; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately. To obtain a free crankset replacement, consumers should contact Haro toll-free at (800) 289-4276 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, to learn where to take their bicycles for service.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMX freestyle bicycles
- Manufacturer
- Haro Bicycle Corp., of Vista, Calif.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Bicycles
- Affected units
- 1,100
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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