CPSC2009-08-19
Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
Nirve Sports Ltd., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Hazard
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.
Sold at
Nirve Sports and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $600.
Affected count
About 120
Injuries reported
Nirve Sports has received two reports of cracked stems. In both cases, the cracks occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Cannibal Bicycles
Consumer 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 Web site at www.nirve.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bicycles-Recalled-by-Nirve-Sports-Stem-Failure-Poses-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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