The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16176·Announced 2016-05-26

Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Box Components is recalling about 4,100 carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks because the steer tube can become loose, posing a fall hazard.

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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Box Components Inc. is recalling about 4,100 carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks. The affected forks are black with "BOX" printed in white on the side and have model numbers XE, XL, or XS. The specific serial numbers for the affected units are 140508, 140606, or 140702, printed above the crown.

The recall is due to a defect where the steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, which poses a fall hazard. Box Components has received 242 reports of loosened tubes, but no falls or injuries have been reported.

The forks were sold at independent bike shops and online at danscomp.com and jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015 for about $300. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.

The recalled product

Product
Bicycle forks
Manufacturer
Box Components Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
4,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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