The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07116·Announced 2007-02-27

Mirraco Recalls BMX Bicycles Due to Front Wheel Fork Weld Failure Hazard

Mirraco LLC is recalling approximately 11,000 BMX bicycles because improperly welded front wheel forks could fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

What this means for you

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 structural defect (weld failure) that poses a risk of the rider losing control and falling, which fits the rubric for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif., is recalling approximately 11,000 BMX bicycles sold nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007. The recall involves specific models including the Blend 3, Black Pearl 3, Fivestar Park, Blend 2, Black Pearl 2, Icon Moto, Blend 1, Black Pearl 1, Icon 20Forty, Blend 1s, and Blend 16. The bicycles were sold at authorized Mirraco dealers for between $265 and $550.

The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall. 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.

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. Consumers can call Mirraco toll-free at (888) 431-7653 or visit the firm's website at www.mirrabikeco.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Mirraco Bicycles
Manufacturer
Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
11,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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