CPSC2016-01-13
QBP Recalls Stolen Series BMX Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Quality Bicycle Products Inc. (QBP), of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 1,000 in the U.S.
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of an incident. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Stolen series BMX bicycles
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/QBP-Recalls-Stolen-Series-BMX-BicyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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