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Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard

  • Recalled Red Star #3421 bicycle
  • Recalled Skulls #3433 bicycle
  • Recalled Cannibal #3434 bicycle
  • Example of damage on MX-C427 handlebar stem - Jan. 15, 2010
Name of Product:
Chopper-style bicycles
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
May 05, 2010
Units:

About 725 units: Red Star 100, Skulls 285 and Cannibal Chopper 340

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 website at www.nirve.com.

Recall Details

Description:

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 ModelSKU#Serial Number Ranges
Red Star3421L8E0600576-L8E0600675
Skulls3433L9E0200751-L9E0200810
L9E0201891-L9E0201900
L9E0201966-L9E0201972
L9E0400061-L9E0400120
L9E0500226-L9E0500285
L9E0700641-L9E0700700
L9E0701241-L9E0701255
L9E0701301-L9E0701315
Cannibal3434L080405181-L080405240
L8E0901311-L8E0901370
L9E0300491-L9E0300560
L9E0202337-L9E0202344
L9E0400196-L9E0400255
L9E0601206-L9E0601265
L9E0602346-L9E0602365
Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

Nirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Nirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600.
Importer(s):

Nirve Sports Ltd., of Huntington Beach, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-221

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