Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-05-05 · 10221
Hazards
The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury.
Recall
Number
10221
Date
2010-05-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Chopper-style bicycles
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
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