Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
USBicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Cannibal "Chopper" model bicycles with graphic designs by artist Corey Miller. The bicycles have a black matte finish. The affected bicycles have a serial number within the following range: L8E0300001 - L8E1001050. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals.
Affected Products
Cannibal Bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bicycles-Recalled-by-Nirve-Sports-Stem-Failure-Poses-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3d6b11bcfab74bdd9709b2938d646757.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Cannibal Bicycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/13ae9adf047e425e8e0a7d2839692a12.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Damage Example for Recalled Cannibal Bicycle |
| Hazards › Name | The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Cannibal Bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 120 |
| Recall I D | 5470 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Nirve Sports Ltd., of Huntington Beach, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Nirve Sports and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $600. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Cannibal "Chopper" model bicycles with graphic designs by artist Corey Miller. The bicycles have a black matte finish. The affected bicycles have a serial number within the following range: L8E0300001 - L8E1001050. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals. |
| Recall Number | 09314 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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