Recalls / 2016-01-13

QBP Recalls Stolen Series BMX Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

16072 · Recalled 2016-01-13 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Stolen series BMX bicycles, including Stolen Agent 16CB and 16FW, Stolen Compact, Stolen Casino and Stolen Stereo models. "Stolen" and the model name are printed on the frame of the bicycles. The Agent 16-inch bikes were sold in dark blue, the Compact 20-inch bikes were sold in neon orange and satin white, the Casino 20-inch bikes were sold in phosphate raw (gray), highlight yellow and electric red, and the Stereo 20-inch bikes were sold in satin black and electric green.

Hazards

The bicycles fail to meet the federal bicycle standard. The bicycle's front wheel can detach due to improperly fitting retention washers, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of an incident. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BMX bicycles and return them to the store where purchased for a free inspection and free replacement wheel retention washers.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Stolen series BMX bicycles		About 1,000 in the U.S.

Parties

Distributor: Quality Bicycle Products Inc. (QBP), of Bloomington, Minn.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: BMX bicycle/product dealers, Stolen series BMX distributors, specialty bicycle retailers nationwide, online at www.QBP.com, other BMX bicycle/product websites, $350.

Consumer contact

QBP toll-free at 844-610-7484 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.qbpbmx.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 16072. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.