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CPSCGeneral Alert

Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard

Published: May 5, 2010Recall ID: 10221Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves three models: Red Star, Skulls and Cannibal chopper-style bicycles with the model names printed on the chain guard. Red Star has a black finish; Skulls bear a skull graphic and come in grey and black; and Cannibal bears a dragon graphic and comes in a black finish. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals. The recall involves the following models, SKUs and Serial Numbers: Name of Model SKU# Serial Number Ranges Red Star 3421 L8E0600576-L8E0600675 Skulls 3433 L9E0200751-L9E0200810 L9E0201891-L9E0201900 L9E0201966-L9E0201972 L9E0400061-L9E0400120 L9E0500226-L9E0500285 L9E0700641-L9E0700700 L9E0701241-L9E0701255 L9E0701301-L9E0701315 Cannibal 3434 L080405181-L080405240 L8E0901311-L8E0901370 L9E0300491-L9E0300560 L9E0202337-L9E0202344 L9E0400196-L9E0400255 L9E0601206-L9E0601265 L9E0602346-L9E0602365

Affected Products

Chopper-style bicycles

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Bicycles-Recalled-by-Nirve-Sports-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
TitleBicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9eb76dcbfa8345ee8234439473f6b61f.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Red Star #3421 bicycle
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8b23433098bc45599f3e258e6fc05e6d.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Skulls #3433 bicycle
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7e8650b88ab6436a8cff2bbbfb1b04d3.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionRecalled Cannibal #3434 bicycle
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/19ecb15fbde945908860b324a6e9ff6e.jpg
Images › 4 › CaptionExample of Damage on MX-C427 Handlebar Stem
Hazards › NameThe bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury.
Injuries › NameNirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameChopper-style bicycles
Products › TypeBicycles & Accessories
Products › Category I D1850
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 725 units: Red Star 100, Skulls 285 and Cannibal Chopper 340
Recall I D220
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.
Importers › NameNirve Sports Ltd., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Retailers › NameNirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600.
Recall Date2010-05-05T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves three models: Red Star, Skulls and Cannibal chopper-style bicycles with the model names printed on the chain guard. Red Star has a black finish; Skulls bear a skull graphic and come in grey and black; and Cannibal bears a dragon graphic and comes in a black finish. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals. The recall involves the following models, SKUs and Serial Numbers: Name of Model SKU# Serial Number Ranges Red Star 3421 L8E0600576-L8E0600675 Skulls 3433 L9E0200751-L9E0200810 L9E0201891-L9E0201900 L9E0201966-L9E0201972 L9E0400061-L9E0400120 L9E0500226-L9E0500285 L9E0700641-L9E0700700 L9E0701241-L9E0701255 L9E0701301-L9E0701315 Cannibal 3434 L080405181-L080405240 L8E0901311-L8E0901370 L9E0300491-L9E0300560 L9E0202337-L9E0202344 L9E0400196-L9E0400255 L9E0601206-L9E0601265 L9E0602346-L9E0602365
Recall Number10221
Consumer ContactFor 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 website at www.nirve.com
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina