Bicycle forks recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

May 26, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

16176

Sold / distributed

Independent bike shops and online at www.danscomp.com and www.jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015 for about $300.

Why it was recalled

The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.