CPSC2007-02-27
Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard
Mirraco LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Hazard
The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550.
Affected count
About 11,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Mirraco Bicycles
Consumer contact
Call Mirraco toll-free at (888) 431-7653 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mirrabikeco.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Mirraco-Recalls-Bicycles-Due-to-Wheel-Fork-Failure-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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