The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15238·Announced 2015-09-09

Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes Due to Front Fork Separation Hazard

Baja Motorsports is recalling about 4,600 gas-powered mini bikes because the front fork can separate from the wheel, posing fall and crash hazards.

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 posing fall and crash hazards with 11 reported minor injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where serious injury or death has not been reported.

Plain-English summary

Baja Motorsports is recalling about 4,600 gas-powered mini bikes manufactured in November and December 2014. The recalled units feature a black frame, black padded seat, camouflage storage tank and fenders, and a decal with the model number "Baja Warrior 200" on the storage tank. The date of manufacture is printed on the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label in MM/YY format.

The recall is due to a defect where the front fork can separate from the wheel, posing fall and crash hazards to riders. The firm has received 22 reports of the front forks separating, including 11 reports of minor injuries.

These mini bikes were sold exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores from February 2015 through August 2015 for about $650. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair. For more information, consumers can call Baja toll-free at 888-863-2252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bajamotorsports.com and click on Safety Information.

The recalled product

Product
Mini bikes
Manufacturer
Baja Inc. d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Recreational Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
4,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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