CPSC recall 16-072, announced January 13, 2016, covers Stolen series BMX bicycles (about 1,000 units). The bicycles fail to meet the federal bicycle standard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BMX bicycles and return them to the store where purchased for a free inspection and free replacement wheel retention washers. Recall contact: call 844-610-7484, or go to www.qbpbmx.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Stolen series BMX bicycles, including Stolen Agent 16CB and 16FW, Stolen Compact, Stolen Casino and Stolen Stereo models. "Stolen" and the model name are printed on the frame of the bicycles. The Agent 16-inch bikes were sold in dark blue, the Compact 20-inch bikes were sold in neon orange and satin white, the Casino 20-inch bikes were sold in phosphate raw (gray), highlight yellow and electric red, and the Stereo 20-inch bikes were sold in satin black and electric green.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bicycles fail to meet the federal bicycle standard. The bicycle's front wheel can detach due to improperly fitting retention washers, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of an incident. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BMX bicycles and return them to the store where purchased for a free inspection and free replacement wheel retention washers.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 16-072
- Units
- About 1,000 in the U.S.
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- BMX bicycle/product dealers, Stolen series BMX distributors and specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and online at www.QBP.com and other BMX bicycle/product websites from September 2015 through October 2015 for between $230 and $350.
- Distributor
- Quality Bicycle Products Inc. (QBP), of Bloomington, Minn.
Stolen series BMX bicycles
CPSC product type: Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
Recall contact information
QBP toll-free at 844-610-7484 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.qbpbmx.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.
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