Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-05-26 · 16176
Hazards
The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
16176
Date
2016-05-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bicycle forks
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Independent bike shops and online at www.danscomp.com and www.jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015 for about $300.
Importer(s)
Box Components Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Box Components' carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks. The forks are black with "BOX" printed in white on the side. The model numbers are printed in white letters on the front face of fork crown. The affected models have one of the following three serial numbers printed above the crown: 140508, 140606 or 140702. The affected models include: Model Numbers Specification XE 20-inch, 10 mm XE 24-inch, 10 mm XL 20-inch, 10 mm XL 24-inch, 10 mm XS 20-inch, 10 mm