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Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsMay 5, 2010
Recalled Red Star #3421 bicycle
Recalled Red Star #3421 bicycle
Recalled Skulls #3433 bicycle
Recalled Skulls #3433 bicycle
Recalled Cannibal #3434 bicycle
Recalled Cannibal #3434 bicycle
Example of Damage on MX-C427 Handlebar Stem
Example of Damage on MX-C427 Handlebar Stem

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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

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.

Product 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 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

Sold on

Nirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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