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Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsFeb 27, 2007
Recalled Mirraco Bicycle
Recalled Mirraco Bicycle
Recalled Mirraco Bicycle
Recalled Mirraco Bicycle
Recalled Mirraco Bicycle
Recalled Mirraco Bicycle

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Hazard

The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and have them inspected by a Mirraco dealer. If the inspection shows that the bicycle is part of the recall, the fork will be replaced free of charge.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received four reports of steer tube rotation and one report of a fork separation due to failure of the welds. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves BMX bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle. Recalled models include the following: Mirraco Models Blend 3 Black Pearl 3 Fivestar Park Blend 2 Black Pearl 2 Icon Moto Blend 1 Black Pearl 1 Icon 20Forty Blend 1s Blend 16

Sold on

Authorized Mirraco dealers nationwide from November 2006 through January 2007 for between $265 and $550.

Contact the company

Call Mirraco toll-free at (888) 431-7653 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mirrabikeco.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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