CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-05-26

Box Components Recalls BMX Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

16176 · Recalled 2016-05-26 · CPSC page

Box Components BMX Forks - XE
Box Components BMX Forks - XE

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

Box Components has received 242 reports of loosened tubes. No falls or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork.

Products

NameModelUnits
Bicycle forksAbout 4,100

Parties

Importer
Box Components Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.
Made in
China
Sold at
Independent bike shops, online at www.danscomp.com, www.jrbicycles.com

Consumer contact

Box Components toll-free at (888) 279-9691 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.boxcomponents.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

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Box Components BMX Forks - XE
Box Components BMX Forks - XE
Box Components BMX Forks - XL
Box Components BMX Forks - XL
Box Components BMX Forks - XL
Box Components BMX Forks - XL
Box Components BMX Forks - XS
Box Components BMX Forks - XS
Box Components BMX Fork Serial Number
Box Components BMX Fork Serial Number

Source: CPSC recall 16176. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.