CPSC2012-04-12
Additional Fire Incidents Prompts Baja Motorsports to Reannounce Dirt Bike Recall
Baja Inc. d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Pep Boys and other motor sports stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2012 for between $450 and $650.
Affected count
About 4,300 (This recall was first announced in March 2011)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 16 reports of fires from leaking fuel, including two reports of minor burns to consumer's legs and one report of a minor burn to a consumer's finger. Ten of the reported incidents, including two of the burn injuries, were received after the March 2011 recall announcement.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Baja Motorsports DR50, DR70 Baja Dirt Bikes
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Baja Motorsports toll-free at (888) 863-2252 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bajamotorsports.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Additional-Fire-Incidents-Prompts-Baja-Motorsports-to-Reannounce-Dirt-Bike-RecallDon't want to check this manually?
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