Nirve Sports · Recalled
Bicycles Recalled by Nirve Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.
- Units
- About 120
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $600
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves Cannibal "Chopper" model bicycles with graphic designs by artist Corey Miller. The bicycles have a black matte finish. The affected bicycles have a serial number within the following range: L8E0300001 - L8E1001050. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals.
The file
- Sold at
- Nirve Sports and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $600.
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Nirve Sports Ltd., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Incident log
Nirve Sports has received two reports of cracked stems. In both cases, the cracks occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.
For additional information, contact Nirve Sports toll-free at (888) 296-4783 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nirve.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 19 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
