CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Haro Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles
Published: August 29, 2002Recall ID: 02240Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The length of the crank arm in the 2003 model fails to allow sufficient space between the rider's foot and the front wheel, when the front wheel is turned backwards. The rider's foot could come in contact with the front wheel, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes the 2003 Haro BMX freestyle bicycles. The models involved are the F2 and the Backtrail XO. The model names are printed on the top and down tube of the F2, and on the top tube of the Backtrail XO.
Affected Products
BMX freestyle bicycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Haro-Bicycle-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Bicycles- |
| Title | CPSC, Haro Bicycle Corp. Announce Recall of Bicycles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Bicycle1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | BMX freestyle bicycle (Black color) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Bicycle2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | BMX freestyle bicycle (Blue color) |
| Hazards › Name | The length of the crank arm in the 2003 model fails to allow sufficient space between the rider's foot and the front wheel, when the front wheel is turned backwards. The rider's foot could come in contact with the front wheel, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Haro has not received any reports of incidents or injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | BMX freestyle bicycles |
| Products › Type | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1850 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,100 |
| Recall I D | 2210 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Haro to learn where to take their bicycles to have the crankset replaced free of charge. |
| Importers › Name | Haro Bicycle Corp., of Vista, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent bicycle shops nationwide sold these bicycles, from May 2002 through August 2002, for between $190 and $200. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes the 2003 Haro BMX freestyle bicycles. The models involved are the F2 and the Backtrail XO. The model names are printed on the top and down tube of the F2, and on the top tube of the Backtrail XO. |
| Recall Number | 02240 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Haro toll-free at (800) 289-4276 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-13T00:00:00 |