Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
USBaja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with VIN numbers beginning with "L98." The model number and VIN are located on the product data plate, which is located on the side of the "goose neck" (where the handle bars meet the body of the bike).
Affected Products
Dirt Bikes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Baja-Motorsports-Recalls-Dirt-Bikes-Sold-Exclusively-at-Pep-Boys-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn |
| Title | Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11159.11159a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Baja DR50 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11159.11159b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Baja DR70 |
| Hazards › Name | Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs. |
| Products › Name | Dirt Bikes |
| Products › Type | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2049 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,300 |
| Recall I D | 623 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650. |
| Recall Date | 2011-03-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with VIN numbers beginning with "L98." The model number and VIN are located on the product data plate, which is located on the side of the "goose neck" (where the handle bars meet the body of the bike). |
| Recall Number | 11159 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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