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Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled May 5, 2010 · CPSC recall 10221

Recalled Red Star #3421 bicycleRecalled Skulls #3433 bicycleRecalled Cannibal #3434 bicycleExample of Damage on MX-C427 Handlebar Stem
Hazard
The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.
Units
About 725 units: Red Star 100, Skulls 285 and Cannibal Chopper 340
Incidents / injuries
Nirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves three models: Red Star, Skulls and Cannibal chopper-style bicycles with the model names printed on the chain guard. Red Star has a black finish; Skulls bear a skull graphic and come in grey and black; and Cannibal bears a dragon graphic and comes in a black finish. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals. The recall involves the following models, SKUs and Serial Numbers: Name of Model SKU# Serial Number Ranges Red Star 3421 L8E0600576-L8E0600675 Skulls 3433 L9E0200751-L9E0200810 L9E0201891-L9E0201900 L9E0201966-L9E0201972 L9E0400061-L9E0400120 L9E0500226-L9E0500285 L9E0700641-L9E0700700 L9E0701241-L9E0701255 L9E0701301-L9E0701315 Cannibal 3434 L080405181-L080405240 L8E0901311-L8E0901370 L9E0300491-L9E0300560 L9E0202337-L9E0202344 L9E0400196-L9E0400255 L9E0601206-L9E0601265 L9E0602346-L9E0602365

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Nirve Sports toll-free at (888) 296-4783 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.nirve.com

Product
Chopper-style bicycles
Imported by
Nirve Sports Ltd., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Retailers
Nirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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